# Boeing 747-259B

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 1384804
- Manufacturer (registry): BOEING
- Model: 747-259B
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 4 · Turbo-fan
- Seats: 495
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A20WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Boeing Company
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-259b

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2026-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-10-14): Communications system · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Jul 6, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-14): Navigation · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 7 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-15-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-15-07): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 747-8 Series, 747-8F Series, 747-200B Series and 6 more. Effective Aug 13, 2025
- [AD 2025-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-09-08): Stabilizers · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 11 more. Effective May 5, 2025
- [AD 2025-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-05): Landing gear · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Mar 17, 2025
- [AD 2024-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-19-01): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Nov 15, 2024
- [AD 2023-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-23-14): Fuel · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 11 more. Effective Dec 15, 2023
- [AD 2023-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-18-06): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective Nov 7, 2023
- [AD 2023-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-14): Navigation · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 7 more. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2023-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-03-15): Air conditioning · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Apr 14, 2023
- [AD 2022-24-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-24-15): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 11 more. Effective Jan 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-23-12): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Jan 4, 2023
- [AD 2022-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-17-03): Fuel · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Oct 20, 2022
- [AD 2022-10-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-10-11): Fuel, Wings · Boeing 747-100B SUD Series, 747-200B Series, 747-200C Series and 6 more. Effective Jul 11, 2022
- [AD 2021-17-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-17-06): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Oct 5, 2021
- [AD 2021-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-04): Oxygen · Boeing 737-200 Series, 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series and 23 more. Effective May 26, 2021
- [AD 2021-06-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-06-10): Fuel · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 16 more. Effective Apr 28, 2021
- [AD 2020-21-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-21-16): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Jan 14, 2021
- [AD 2020-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-15-14): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Sep 3, 2020
- [AD 2020-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-14-02): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Jul 28, 2020
- [AD 2020-07-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-07-14): Fuel · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective May 18, 2020
- [AD 2018-23-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-23-12): Equipment/furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 180 more. Effective Dec 28, 2018
- [AD 2018-19-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-19-23): Doors · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 15 more. Effective Nov 7, 2018
- [AD 2018-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-16-06): Equipment/furnishings; 53, Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Sep 12, 2018
- [AD 2018-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-09-12): Oxygen · Boeing 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series and 747-400 Series. Effective May 30, 2018
- [AD 2018-04-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-04-07): Fuselage; Nacelles/Pylons; Stabilizers; Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Mar 30, 2018
- [AD 2017-18-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-06): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Oct 5, 2017
- [AD 2017-02-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-02-04): Nacelles/pylons · Boeing 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series, 747-400 Series and 2 more. Effective Mar 14, 2017
- [AD 2016-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-26-07): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Feb 15, 2017
- [AD 2016-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-25-05): Stabilizers · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Jan 25, 2017
- [AD 2016-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-19-03): Fuel · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Oct 31, 2016
- [AD 2016-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-16-10): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Sep 14, 2016
- [AD 2016-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-07-03): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 4 more. Effective May 5, 2016
- [AD 2016-06-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-06-07): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Apr 22, 2016
- [AD 2016-05-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-12): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100B SUD Series, 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series and 2 more. Effective Apr 22, 2016
- [AD 2016-04-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-18): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-200B Series, 747-200C Series and 5 more. Effective Apr 5, 2016
- [AD 2016-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-01-04): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective Feb 17, 2016
- [AD 2015-25-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-25-03): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective Jan 28, 2016
- [AD 2015-23-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-23-11): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 4 more. Effective Dec 28, 2015
- [AD 2015-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-22-01): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Dec 1, 2015
- [AD 2015-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-15-11): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series, 747-200B Series and 8 more. Effective Sep 1, 2015
- [AD 2015-15-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-15-01): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-200B Series and 747-200F Series. Effective Aug 28, 2015
- [AD 2015-14-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-14-09): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 11 more. Effective Aug 17, 2015
- [AD 2015-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-03-04): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Mar 25, 2015
- [AD 2014-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-24-05): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Jan 28, 2015
- [AD 2014-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-22-11): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-200B Series and 5 more. Effective Dec 17, 2014
- [AD 2014-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-17-02): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Sep 9, 2014
- [AD 2014-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-15-14): Fuel · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Sep 9, 2014

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2025-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-01-08) (historical): Equipment/furnishings · Boeing 747-200B Series, 747-200C Series, 747-200F Series and 6 more. Effective Mar 19, 2025
- [AD 2022-06-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-06-16) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 7 more. Effective Mar 16, 2022
- [AD 2021-07-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-07-09) (historical): Air conditioning · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective May 12, 2021
- [AD 2021-02-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-02-15) (historical): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective Mar 30, 2021
- [AD 2019-22-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-22-02) (historical): Equipment/ furnishings · Boeing 747-200B Series, 747-200C Series, 747-200F Series and 6 more. Effective Jan 16, 2020
- [AD 2017-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-18-05) (historical): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Oct 5, 2017
- [AD 2014-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-07-01) (historical): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Jun 3, 2014
- [AD 2013-23-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-23-03) (historical): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective Nov 29, 2013
- [AD 2013-18-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-18-09) (historical): Communications · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 137 more. Effective Oct 3, 2013
- [AD 2013-01-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-01-02) (historical): Doors · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 12 more. Effective Feb 22, 2013
- [AD 2012-15-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-15-13) (historical): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100B SUD Series, 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series and 2 more. Effective Sep 12, 2012
- [AD 2012-13-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-13-08) (historical): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-200B Series and 5 more. Effective Aug 14, 2012
- [AD 2012-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-05-03) (historical): Wings · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Apr 24, 2012
- [AD 2010-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-08) (historical): Fuselage · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective Nov 9, 2010
- [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009
- [AD 2009-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-22-08) (historical): Control switches · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 12 more. Effective Dec 3, 2009
- [AD 2009-14-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-14-02) (historical): Vertical stabilizer seal and fuselage skin · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Aug 3, 2009
- [AD 2009-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-06-02) (historical): Detect and correct cracks in the fuselage skin that can propagate and grow, resulting in a loss of structural integrity and a sudden decompression of the airplane during flight. · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 7 more. Effective Apr 20, 2009
- [AD 2008-10-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-07) (historical): Fuel tank systems · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Jun 12, 2008
- [AD 2008-10-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-10-15) (historical): External skin doublers · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-200B Series and 5 more. Effective May 20, 2008
- [AD 2007-23-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-23-18) (historical): Tension ties · Boeing 747-100B SUD Series, 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series and 2 more. Effective Nov 28, 2007
- [AD 2007-19-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-19) (historical): Forward engine mount · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Oct 9, 2007
- [AD 2007-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-08) (historical): Cracking of the station 800 frame assembly · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Sep 13, 2007
- [AD 2007-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-15-10) (historical): No. 2 and No. 3 windows · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Sep 4, 2007
- [AD 2007-16-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-19) (historical): Aft tension tie channels at four station locations · Boeing 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series and 747-400 Series. Effective Aug 28, 2007
- [AD 2007-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-07-03) (historical): Trim air diffuser ducts or sidewall riser duct assemblies · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective May 2, 2007
- [AD 2007-01-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-01-15) (historical): Strut front spar chord assembly · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Jan 29, 2007
- [AD 2006-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-22-15) (historical): Nose wheel well (NWW) · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Dec 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-12) (historical): Station 800 frame assembly · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Jul 17, 2006
- [AD 2006-10-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-10-04) (historical): Left and right longeron extension fittings · Boeing 747-200B Series, 747-200C Series, 747-200F Series and 3 more. Effective Jun 16, 2006
- [AD 2006-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-09-06) (historical): Lower lobe fuselage frames · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 5 more. Effective Jun 7, 2006
- [AD 2006-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-06-11) (historical): Fasteners in the tension ties · Boeing 747-100B SUD Series, 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series and 2 more. Effective Apr 26, 2006
- [AD 2006-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-05-06) (historical): Body station (BS) 2598 bulkhead · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Apr 13, 2006
- [AD 2006-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-01-07) (historical): Tension tie · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-200B Series and 5 more. Effective Feb 16, 2006
- [AD 2005-20-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-30) (historical): Fuselage internal structure · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 4 more. Effective Nov 16, 2005
- [AD 2005-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-19-06) (historical): Thrust links of the rear engine mounts · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Sep 30, 2005
- [AD 2005-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-16-06) (historical): Escape slides/rafts. · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Sep 13, 2005
- [AD 2005-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-15-08) (historical): Fuselage stringers · Boeing 747-100B Series, 747-200B Series, 747-300 Series and 2 more. Effective Aug 30, 2005
- [AD 2005-04-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-04-51) (historical): Body skin between body stations (BS) 420 and 460 · Boeing 747-100B SUD Series, 747-200B Series, 747-200C Series and 2 more. Effective Mar 9, 2005
- [AD 2005-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-09) (historical): Frame Web and Inner Chords on Forward Edge Frame of Number 5 Main Entry Door Cutout · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective Feb 11, 2005
- [AD 2004-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-05) (historical): Strut front spar chord assembly · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 6 more. Effective Dec 27, 2004
- [AD 2004-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-13-02) (historical): Upper and Lower Skins of the Fuselage Lap Joints · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-200B Series and 747-200F Series. Effective Jul 29, 2004
- [AD 2003-19-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-08) (historical): Discrepancies of Forward and Aft Sides of Body Station 2598 Bulkhead · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Oct 27, 2003
- [AD 2003-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-20-08) (historical): Shoulder restraint harness · Boeing 747-100B Series, 747-200B Series, 747-200C Series and 8 more. Effective Oct 21, 2003
- [AD 2003-13-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-09) (historical): Horizontal stabilizer and rear spar structure · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Jul 15, 2003
- [AD 2003-08-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-11) (historical): Trailing edge flap actuator · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 8 more. Effective May 8, 2003
- [AD 2003-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Oxygen Masks · Boeing 707 Series (all), 720 Series (all), 727 Series (all) and 75 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003
- [AD 2002-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-04) (historical): Upper Deck Floor Beams · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 4 more. Effective Oct 16, 2002
- [AD 2002-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-06-02) (historical): Horizontal Stabilizer Center Section and Rear Spar Upper Chord · Boeing 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series and 9 more. Effective Apr 3, 2002
- [AD 2001-24-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-02) (historical): Shoulder Restraint Harness Attachment · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-300 Series (all) and 20 more. Effective Jan 4, 2002

All 577: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-259b/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (7)

- [SAIB NM-17-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-17-10): Maintenance Practices. Issued Apr 13, 2017
- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014
- [SAIB NM-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-02): Cabin Equipment/Furnishings. Issued Nov 6, 2014
- [SAIB NM-09-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-27): Equipment/Furnishings:  In-flight access to Class E cargo compartments. Issued May 12, 2009
- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008
- [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006
- [SAIB ANM-99-29](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANM-99-29): . Issued Jul 2, 1999

## Registered aircraft

None registered with this model now.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 19931116047989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931116047989I), Nov 16, 1993: Boeing 747146 (N701CK), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Pilot over rotated on takeoff. Serated its tail. Landed at destination.

## Service difficulty reports (139, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR KCSA201210061202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA201210061202), Oct 6, 2012: BULKHEAD. CHAFED. NR 2 PYLON NAC STA 221.9 BULKHEAD OUTBOARD SIDE HAS CHAFING AT THE PRESSURE HYDRAULIC LINE.
- [SDR KCSA20120414003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA20120414003), Apr 14, 2012: WARNING SYSTEM. FALSE ACTIVATION. DURING FLIGHT MAIN DECK CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR AND CARGO FIRE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. NO APPARENT FIRE. COMPLETED CHECKLIST IAW QRH. PERFORMED MAIN DECK CARGO
- [SDR KCSA201202141009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA201202141009), Feb 17, 2012: LIGHT. MALFUNCTIONED. UPPER DECK EMERGENCY LIGHT AT TOP OF STAIRS COMES ON THEN GOES OUT AFTER A SECOND.
- [SDR KCSA201202141008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA201202141008), Feb 17, 2012: LONGERON. CRACKED. RT WHEEL WELL LONGERON JUST FWD OF BS 1480 AT APPROX WL 140 IS CRACKED.
- [SDR KCSA201202141007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA201202141007), Feb 14, 2012: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. UPPER DECK CREW DOOR SILL LIGHTS INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR KCSA201202141006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA201202141006), Feb 14, 2012: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. UPPER DECK EMERGENCY SLIDE LIGHT IS INOPERATIVE.
- [SDR KCSA201202141005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA201202141005), Feb 14, 2012: SKIN. CRACKED. NR 2 PYLON SKIN HAS A POSSIBLE CRACK ON O/B SIDE APPROX NAC STA 182 NEAR PYLON SKIRT.
- [SDR KCSA111204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111204), Aug 26, 2011: BRACKET. CORRODED. GROUP 4 PDU LT WING KRUEGER FLAP DRIVE AFT BRACKET SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA111203](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111203), Aug 26, 2011: SHEAR TIE. CRACKED. BS 1480 SHEAR CLIP BETWEEN 35R AND 36R CRACKED IN RADIUS.
- [SDR KCSA111202](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111202), Aug 26, 2011: SKIN. DAMAGED. EXTERNAL SKIN DAMAGED AFT OF BS 2164 BETWEEN STR 48L AND 50L.
- [SDR KCSA111201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111201), Aug 26, 2011: STRINGER. CORRODED. BS 2164, STR 49L HAS CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA111192](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111192), Aug 11, 2011: SKIN. DAMAGED. NR 3 PYLON CAP SKIN IS DAMAGED AT NAC STA 221.9.
- [SDR KCSA111190](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111190), Aug 11, 2011: SKIN. CRACKED. NR 2 PYLON CAP SKIN CRACKED .75 INCH AT FASTENER HOLE NAC STA 221.
- [SDR KCSA111189](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111189), Aug 11, 2011: FRAME. CRACKED. BS 280 LT NOSE WHEEL WELL FRAME VERTICAL WEB HAS CRACKS 3 EA AT INSULATION STANDOFF HOLES APPROX WL 145 / 175 / 188.
- [SDR KCSA111184](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA111184), Aug 3, 2011: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. MAIN DECK EMERGENCY LIGHT AT STA 510 INOP.
- [SDR KCSA101196](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA101196), Dec 19, 2010: SKIN. DAMAGED. NR3 PYLON INBD SKIN DAMAGED ALONG BOTTOM EDGE, NAC STA 215 TO 222.
- [SDR KCSA10044](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA10044), Oct 3, 2010: WIRE. CHAFED. NR 2 ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FLUCTUATES (FROM NORMAL THRU RED RADIAL BACK TO NORMAL). FOUND AND REPAIRED CHAFT WIRE ON ENG OIL TEMP BULB NR 2 IAW SWPM 
- [SDR KCSA10043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA10043), Sep 29, 2010: SMOKE DETECTOR. FAULTY. CARGO SMOKE WARNING, ZONE 5 DURING TAXI, NO SMOKE IN ZONE 5. REMOVED AND REPLACED MAIN DECK CARGO SMOKE DETECTION MODULE IAW MM 26-14-01. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW MM 
- [SDR KCSA10042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA10042), Sep 27, 2010: FIRE WARNING. FALSE ACTIVATION. MAIN DECK FIRE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WITH NR 5 MAIN DECK SMOKE DETECTOR ON. APPROX 7000 FT ON APPROACH ECAM VISUALLY CHECK MAIN DECK AND NO SMOKE WAS NOTED. MAI
- [SDR KCSA10041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA10041), Sep 26, 2010: SMOKE DETECTOR. FALSE ACTIVATION. MAIN DECK CARGO SMOKE DETECTOR NR 5 LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED BY PRESS DETECTOR TEST "B" BUTTON (NO SMOKE NOTED). REMOVED NR 5 B MAIN DECK
- [SDR KCSA10022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA10022), May 21, 2010: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. ON T/S FOUND UPPER DECK SIDE SLIDE EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED UPPER DECK SLIDE DOOR EMERGENCY LIGHT IAW B747 MM 33-51-07. OPS CHECK GOOD IAW B74
- [SDR KCSA101042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA101042), May 6, 2010: BULKHEAD. CHAFED. NR 1 PYLON HAS EVIDENCE OF HYDRAULIC LINES CHAFING AT NAC STA 221.9 BULKHEAD.
- [SDR KCSA091088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091088), Sep 6, 2009: SKIN. CORRODED. RT WING LOWER SKIN CORRODED NEAR FRONT SPAR AT WS 1364.
- [SDR KCSA091098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091098), Sep 2, 2009: SPAR. CORRODED. LEFT WING FRONT SPAR WEB CORRODED WS 1379.
- [SDR KCSA091096](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091096), Aug 28, 2009: INTERCOSTAL. CORRODED. MAIN DECK STA 460 LBL 62 INTERCOSTAL HAS CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA091095](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091095), Aug 24, 2009: STRINGER. CORRODED. FWD PIT STA 980 STR-44R HAS CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA091094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091094), Aug 21, 2009: SKIN. CORRODED. LEFT WING L/E CAVITY HAS CORROSION ON LOWER WING SKIN WS 1336.
- [SDR KCSA091093](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091093), Aug 19, 2009: STRINGER. CORRODED. FWD PIT STA 980 STR-44R STRINGER HAS CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA091092](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091092), Aug 19, 2009: SHEAR TIE. CORRODED. FWD PIT STA 960 STR-46L TO STR-45L SHEAR TIE HAS CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA091091](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091091), Aug 19, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CRACKED. MAIN DECK STA 1840 LBL-76 SEAT TRACK IS CRACKED .500 INCH.
- [SDR KCSA091090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091090), Aug 19, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN DECK STA 1900 LBL-76 SEAT TRACK HAS CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA091089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091089), Aug 19, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CRACKED. MAIN DECK STA 1940 LBL-33 SEAT TRACK IS CRACKED .750 INCH.
- [SDR KCSA091087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091087), Aug 14, 2009: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. MAIN DECK STA 480 LBL-35 TO LBL-107 FLOORBEAM UPPER CHORD HAS CORROSION.
- [SDR KCSA091086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091086), Aug 13, 2009: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. NOSE WHEEL WELL INTERCOSTAL SUPPORT CRACKED AT APPROX BS 290, RBL-22, WL-190.
- [SDR KCSA091085](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091085), Aug 13, 2009: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. NOSE WHEEL WELL INTERCOSTAL CRACKED AT APPROX BS 310, RBL-10, WL-190.
- [SDR KCSA091084](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091084), Aug 13, 2009: INTERCOSTAL. CRACKED. NOSE WHEEL WELL INTERCOSTAL CRACKED APPROX BS 310, LBL-10, WL-190.
- [SDR KCSA091083](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091083), Aug 13, 2009: WEB. CORRODED. L1 MAIN ENTRY DOOR SILL WEB CORRODED AT BS 470.
- [SDR KCSA091079](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091079), Aug 11, 2009: ANGLE. CORRODED. BS 1354 RBL 116 WL 191 FUSELAGE FRAME INNER CHORD TO PRESSURE WEB ATTACH ANGLE CORRODED.
- [SDR KCSA091078](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091078), Aug 9, 2009: FRAME. CRACKED. NR 1 PYLON I/B FRAME CRACKED AT NAC STA 210, 6 INCHES BELOW MID SPAR.
- [SDR KCSA091078A](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091078A), Aug 6, 2009: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. BS 1960 RBL 3 TOP CHORD OF MAIN DECK FLOORBEAM HAS EVIDENCE OF CORROSION ON BOTTOM SURFACE.
- [SDR KCSA091077](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091077), Aug 6, 2009: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. TOP CHORD OF MAIN DECK FLOORBEAM CORRODED ON BOTTOM SURFACE AT BS 1960 RBL 3.
- [SDR KCSA091076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091076), Aug 5, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN DECK SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT BS 1760 LBL 61.
- [SDR KCSA091075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091075), Aug 5, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN DECK SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT BS 1776 RBL 11.
- [SDR KCSA091074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091074), Aug 5, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN DECK SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT BS 1720 LBL 99.
- [SDR KCSA091073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091073), Aug 5, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN DECK SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT BS 1500, LBL 99.
- [SDR KCSA091072](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091072), Aug 5, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN DECK SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT BS 460, LBL 66.
- [SDR KCSA091071](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091071), Aug 5, 2009: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. MAIN DECK SEAT TRACK CORRODED AT BS 448, LBL 86.
- [SDR KCSA091043](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091043), May 13, 2009: LIGHT. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHT STA 590, BL 0 UPPER DECK FAILS TEST.
- [SDR KCSA091042](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091042), May 13, 2009: LIGHT. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHT STA. 490, BL 0 UPPER DECK FAILS TEST.
- [SDR KCSA091041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/KCSA091041), May 13, 2009: LIGHT. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHT STA 400 AT UPPER DECK DOOR FAILS TEST.

All 139: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-259b/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (614, first 50)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC ST12461IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12461IB): Installation of Cockpit Voice Recorder with optional RIPS Upgrade. Mid- Canada Mod Center
- [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC ST00197IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00197IB): Installation of the Universal Quick Access Recorder (uQAR). Flight Data Technologies Inc
- [STC ST04328NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04328NY): The Manufacture and Installation of Exterior Placards, Labels and Signs is to be performed, installed. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC ST03875NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03875NY): Installation of interior placards, signs and markings. Libellule Monde Inc
- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST00892LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00892LA): Installation of Emergency Vision Assurance System (EVAS). VisionSafe LLC
- [STC ST00030IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00030IB): Installation of Test Tech ELT. APTOZ EHF
- [STC SA2845WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2845WE): Installation of logo light assembly. The Boeing Company
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA2019NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2019NM): Installation of overhead stowage bins and sidewalls for models. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2307WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2307WE): Installation of drink trolly 744000. (747-257B). Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2365NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2365NM): Installation of the Superbin Interior retrofit kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2490NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2490NM): Installation of C&D Interiors heated food service cart. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA2904NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2904NM): Interior Rework Installation(CRAF) kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3084NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3084NM): Installation of class divider partition, P/N 11745-1-1. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 747-200 Series
- [STC SA3923NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3923NM): Installation of galleys, closets, under-stair module, and aft partition. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3943NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3943NM): Installation of C&D interiors outboard bins and sidewall panels, stowage unit, class divider, super bin kit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA4204NM-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4204NM-D): Installation of one (1) crew rest area(non-flight crew). Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 747-200 Series
- [STC SA5067NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5067NM): Installation of L.H. galley G1L. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 747-200 Series
- [STC SA5157NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5157NM): Installation of sidewall panels. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5504NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5504NM): Installation of galley No. 2B. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA5799NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5799NM): Installation of a modular lavatory retrofit kit. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists 747-200 Series
- [STC SA5883NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5883NM): Installation of video stowage cabinet P/N 6451001-102. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00274LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00274LA): Installation of C & D Interiors Stowage Table Unit. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00405SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00405SE): Installation of Centerline Bins. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00496LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00496LA): Installation of galley, P/N 926100-101. (for other models see C&D Interiors index list Number 926). Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00577LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00577LA): Installation of Interior Installation-Upper Deck. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00578LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00578LA): Installation of Interior Installation-Main Deck. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00579LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00579LA): Installation of lavatories and partition. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00586LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00586LA): Installation of galley, R/H & L/H stowage units, curtains and modifications. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST00624LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00624LA): Installation of a TBO Container. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01154SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01154SE): Installation of Interior Components. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3417NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3417NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape path marking system. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST01326CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01326CH): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) antennas. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01563CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01563CH): Installation of a Honeywell Communications Management Unit and a VHF communication system. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01683CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01683CH): Installation of a Universal Avionics Systems Corporation multi-function display. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01841CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01841CH): Installation of GPS antenna provisions. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01877CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01877CH): Installation of a Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System per Electronic Cable Specialists Master Data List ECS-201546 latest FAA approved revision. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST01893CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01893CH): Installation of a Universal Avionics Systems Corporation (UASC) Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) and UASC UNS-1F Flight Management System (FMS) as a position source for TAWS or installation of a UASC TAWS and triple UASC FMS. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST02077CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02077CH): Installation of a L-3 Communications PVI 600 Multi-Function Display in accordance with Electronic Cable Specialists Master Data List ECS-202760, Revision A, dated November 3, 2004, or later FAA approved revision. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02159CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02159CH): Installation of AIRSAT II Satcom wiring and antenna provisions. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02182CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02182CH): Installation of elementary or enhanced surveillance Mode S transponders. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST10828SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10828SC): Installation of ECS brackets and hardware for triple Teledyne Controls Electronic Flight Bag Display Units (EFB DU’s). Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST00079IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00079IB): Integration of Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher HAFEX. UMLAUT ENGINEERING GMBH
- [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC
- [STC ST00227MC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00227MC): Low Range Radar Altimeter 5G C-Band Upgrade as defined by FAA. The Boeing Company
- [STC ST00126IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00126IB): Replacement of Halon agent with alternate Halon-free Portable Fire Extinguisher agent. AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG
- [STC ST02302CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02302CH): Install ERDA model 7004 HI-LO table with slide top. Collins Aerospace

All 614: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-259b/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Boeing 747-257B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-257b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1384853
- [Boeing 747-283B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-283b): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1384867
- [Boeing 747-211B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-211b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384809
- [Boeing 747-238B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-238b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384828
- [Boeing 747-243B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-243b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384830
- [Boeing 747-219B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-219b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384852
- [Boeing 747-233B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-233b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384855
- [Boeing 747-206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-206b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384856
- [Boeing 747-237B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-237b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384858
- [Boeing 747-240B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-240b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384859
- [Boeing 747-282B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-282b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384860
- [Boeing 747-243B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-243b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 1384861

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