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AD/B747/380 Amdt 2 - External Skin Doublers

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This instrument requires operators of specified Boeing 747 models to carry out the technical actions set out in FAA Airworthiness Directive 2009-04-16 and the referenced Boeing Alert Service Bulletin to fix cracked fastener holes at the right S‑6 lap splice, and it makes the previously optional terminating action mandatory. Operators/owners must arrange and fund the inspections and repairs; the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (via its delegate) adopted the FAA AD and set the effective date as 7 May 2009.

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Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2	External Skin Doublers	5/2009

Applicability:	Model 747-100, -100B, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, 747SR, and 747SP series aircraft as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2748 dated 9 May 2008, or later FAA approved revision.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2009-04-16 Amdt 39-15822.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of7 May 2009.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 7 May 2009.
Background:	The FAA received a report of cracked fastener holes at the right S-6 lap splice between STA 340 and STA 380. Undetected cracking in the fuselage skin could result in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity.Amendment 1 included the referenced ASB in applicability to identify specifically affected aircraft.Amendment 2 is issued in response to a new FAA AD, which mandates the previously optional terminating action.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

26 March 2009

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2

External Skin Doublers

5/2009

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Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2	External Skin Doublers	5/2009

Applicability:	Model 747-100, -100B, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, 747SR, and 747SP series aircraft as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2748 dated 9 May 2008, or later FAA approved revision.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2009-04-16 Amdt 39-15822.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of7 May 2009.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 7 May 2009.
Background:	The FAA received a report of cracked fastener holes at the right S-6 lap splice between STA 340 and STA 380. Undetected cracking in the fuselage skin could result in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity.Amendment 1 included the referenced ASB in applicability to identify specifically affected aircraft.Amendment 2 is issued in response to a new FAA AD, which mandates the previously optional terminating action.

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2 - External Skin Doublers

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Current sections

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2

External Skin Doublers

External Skin Doublers

5/2009

5/2009

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Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2 AD/B747/380 Amdt 2

AD/B747/380 Amdt 2

External Skin Doublers External Skin Doublers

External Skin Doublers

5/2009 5/2009

5/2009