# Proposed AD 2000-NM-419-AD: Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-16-05
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 29, 2003, 68 FR 22641
- Comments due: June 13, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-16-05)
- Docket: 2000-NM-419-AD
- FR document: 03-10514
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0b/ff/0bffaece501a4c4d6fd1a9960ea75bbfe3e2b62b637e91759ee8794f68cb143b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-04-29/pdf/03-10514.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/29/03-10514/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2C690385FDCAB66586256D1700505F2C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-419-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to determine whether the outer cylinder of the wing landing gear has certain part numbers, and replacement of the outer cylinder of the wing landing gear with a new, improved, or reworked part if necessary. This proposal also would require removal of the load evening system, if such a system is installed. This action is necessary to prevent fracture of the outer cylinder of the wing landing gear, which could result in collapse of the wing landing gear. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 29, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-10514, comments due Jun 13, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/29/03-10514/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-series-airplanes)

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