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AD/B747/154 Amdt 1 - Nacelle Strut and Wing Structure - Rolls Royce RB211 Series Engine

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This airworthiness directive requires certain Boeing 747s (line positions 292–1033) fitted with Rolls Royce RB211 engines to incorporate a manufacturer-designed modification to the nacelle strut-to-wing attachments by following FAA AD 95-13-05 and the related Boeing service bulletin. It affects aircraft operators, who must implement and pay for the modification. The stated purpose is to improve damage tolerance and durability of the attachments and to reduce reliance on repeated inspections.

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AD/B747/154 Amdt 1 - Nacelle Strut and Wing Structure - Rolls Royce RB211 Series Engine

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/154

Amdt 1

Nacelle Strut and Wing Structure - Rolls Royce RB211 Series Engine

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Applicability: Model 747 series aircraft with line positions 292 through 1033, equipped with Rolls Royce RB211 series engine.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 95-13-05 Amdt 39- 9285.

Note: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2157 Revision 1 refers.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement Document.

The Compliance of the initial issue of this Directive remains unchanged. This Amendment is effective from 1 February 1996.

Background: The FAA requires the incorporation of a modification of the strut and wing structure that has been developed by the manufacturer to improve the damage tolerance capability and durability of the strut-to-wing attachments, and reduce reliance on inspections of those attachments. Amendment 1 is issued to introduce a revision of the manufacturer's service bulletin which is related to this Directive.

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