AD Amdt-39-9876

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes Powered By Rolls Royce Model RB211 Series Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-9876
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 96-NM-276-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 1038

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes Powered By Rolls Royce Model RB211 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the aft torque bulkhead at the number 1 and number 2 engine pylons could result in failure of the pylon and consequent separation of the engine from the wing.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection to detect cracks and corrosion of various areas at all four engine pylons and repair any cracked or corroded engine pylon.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes powered by Rolls Royce Model RB211 series engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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