# Proposed AD 2001-NM-179-AD: Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-25-23
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 7, 2004, 69 FR 25519
- Comments due: June 21, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-25-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-23)
- Docket: 2001-NM-179-AD
- FR document: 04-10433
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9c/36/9c365675925adad9da55075a3eae7ead7c6991042c72b26f63251e7ded5aaf57 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-05-07/pdf/04-10433.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/05/07/04-10433/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/620CBE0003D8AD1686256E8D00576BB1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-179-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 repetitive inspections for cracking of the top and side panel webs and panel stiffeners of the nose wheel well (NWW), and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the top and side panel webs and stiffeners of the NWW, which could compromise the structural integrity of the NWW and could lead to the rapid depressurization of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- May 7, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-10433, comments due Jun 21, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/05/07/04-10433/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-series-airplanes)

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