AD Amdt-39-9842

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-9842
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 96-NM-249-AD
FR Citation
61 FR 66201

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking, stress corrosion cracking, and fracturing of the lower horizontal clevis of the inboard midspar fitting on the number 3 strut, along with broken sealant common to the lower horizontal clevis of the inboard and outboard strut midspar fittings and fasteners. This could result in strut separation from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for broken sealant on the lower horizontal clevis of inboard and outboard strut midspar fittings and fasteners. Conduct ultrasonic inspections to detect cracking, corrosion, and fracturing of the upper horizontal clevis and detailed visual/borescope inspections for the lower horizontal clevis. Replace discrepant parts with new or serviceable parts or repair as necessary. Follow Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2179 procedures.

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Compliance Time

Effective January 22, 1997

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT9D, Rolls Royce RB211, or General Electric CF6-45/-50 series engines, as specified by affected service bulletins.

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