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AD/B747/210 - Aileron Cable System

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This AD requires operators of specified Boeing 747 models to perform a one‑time visual inspection of aileron cables and cable markers, following FAA AD 99‑11‑15 and Boeing Service Bulletin 747‑27‑2367 Rev 1, effective 9 September 1999. It aims to detect wrong‑groove installations, frayed cables, or mislocated markers after a reported cable failure. Operators bear the inspection and any corrective costs.

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AD/B747/210 - Aileron Cable System

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/B747/210 Aileron Cable System 9/99

Applicability: Model 747 series aircraft, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-27-2367 Revision 1, dated December 17 1998.

Requirement: Inspect aileron cables and aileron cable markers in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 99-11-15 Amdt 39-11186.

Note: Boeing Service Bulletins 747-27-2367 and 747-27-2367 Revision 1 refer.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement Document with a revised effective date of 9 September 1999.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 9 September 1999.

Background: The FAA received a report of an aileron cable failure, due to improper installation onto the wrong groove of an aileron cable drum. The FAA AD issued as a result requires a one-time visual inspection to detect improperly installed or frayed aileron cables, and a one-time visual inspection to detect improper identification or location of the cable markers.

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