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AD/B747/382 - Section 41 Fuselage Skins

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of the listed Boeing 747 variants to carry out inspections and corrective actions set out in FAA AD 2008-17-17 (and the referenced Boeing service bulletin) to find and repair cracks at fastener locations in fuselage Section 41. Undetected cracking could join and cause rapid cabin decompression; the AD sets mandatory inspection and repair obligations, a compliance timetable (effective 2 October 2008), and therefore creates maintenance costs and scheduling obligations for operators.

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Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/382	Section 41 Fuselage Skins	11/2008 DM

Applicability:	Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2008-17-17Amdt 39-15655.Note: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2704 refers.
Compliance:	As specified in the requirement document.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 2 October 2008.
Background:	The FAA received reports of cracking found at fastener locations in the fuselage skins at section 41. This directive is issued to detect and correct fuselage skin cracks at fastener locations along the skin-to stringer attachments, which could join together and consequently result in rapid decompression of the cabin.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

1 September 2008

AD/B747/382

Fuselage Skins

Section 41 Fuselage Skins

11/2008 DM

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Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/382	Section 41 Fuselage Skins	11/2008 DM

Applicability:	Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2008-17-17Amdt 39-15655.Note: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2704 refers.
Compliance:	As specified in the requirement document.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 2 October 2008.
Background:	The FAA received reports of cracking found at fastener locations in the fuselage skins at section 41. This directive is issued to detect and correct fuselage skin cracks at fastener locations along the skin-to stringer attachments, which could join together and consequently result in rapid decompression of the cabin.

AD/B747/382 - Section 41 Fuselage Skins

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Current sections

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/382

AD/B747/382

Fuselage Skins

Section 41 Fuselage Skins

11/2008 DM

11/2008 DM

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Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/382 AD/B747/382

AD/B747/382

41 Fuselage Skins

Section 41 Fuselage Skins

11/2008 DM 11/2008 DM

11/2008 DM