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AD/B747/285 - Inboard Engine Strut Diagonal Brace Attachment

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Boeing 747-200B/-300/-400/-400D/-400F aeroplanes with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines to inspect and, if necessary, modify the fasteners that attach the diagonal brace fittings on the lower spar of the inboard engine strut. CASA issued the directive under CAR 1998 subreg 39.1(1) and directs operators to follow FAA AD 2002-24-03 and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2207 to detect and correct fastener discrepancies that could affect strut attachment integrity.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/285 Inboard Engine Strut Diagona

AD/B747/285 Inboard Engine Strut Diagonal Brace Attachment 3/2003

Applicability: Model 747-200B, -300, -400, -400D, and –400F series aircraft powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 series engines, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 54A2207, dated 16 November 2000.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2002-24-03 Amdt 39-12968.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 20 March 2003.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 March 2003.

Background: The FAA requires certain actions to detect discrepancies of the fasteners that attach the diagonal brace attach fittings of the lower spar on the inboard engine struts, and modification of the fasteners if discrepancies are found.

Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

David Alan Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 January 2003

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/285 Inboard Engine Strut Diagona AD/B747/285 Inboard Engine Strut Diagonal Brace Attachment 3/2003

AD/B747/285 Inboard Engine Strut Diagonal Brace Attachment 3/2003

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2002-24-03 Amdt 39-12968.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 20 March 2003.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 20 March 2003.

David Alan Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 30 January 2003