Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP, 747SR, 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2006-03-06 · Effective 2006-04-10 · 71 FR 11156
Document
Document number
06-1983
Federal Register citation
71 FR 11156
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2006-03-06
Effective date
2006-04-10
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-213-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 747SP, 747SR, 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 series airplanes, that requires modification of the escape slide/raft pack assembly and cable release sliders, as applicable. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent improper deployment of the escape slide/raft or blockage of the passenger/crew doors in the event of an emergency evacuation, which could result in injury to passengers or crewmembers. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.