# Proposed AD 2003-NM-173-AD: Boeing Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-23-01
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 28, 2003, 68 FR 51735
- Comments due: September 29, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-23-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-23-01)
- Docket: 2003-NM-173-AD
- FR document: 03-22001
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2c/ad/2cad51bebdf1f3e8ca5b56fe21d0bc3f8078432a98a2dc697fb54aeecb43f790 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-08-28/pdf/03-22001.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/28/03-22001/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-400--400d-and--400f-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/589882DF7A4B6AFE86256D9000646107.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-173-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. This proposal would require reviewing airplane maintenance records; inspecting the yaw damper actuator portion of the upper and lower rudder power control modules (PCM) for cracking, and replacing the PCMs if necessary; and reporting airplane maintenance records review and inspection results to the manufacturer. This action is necessary to detect and correct cracking in the yaw damper actuator portion of the upper and lower rudder PCMs, which could result in an uncommanded left rudder hardover, consequent increased pilot workload, and possible runway departure upon landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 28, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-22001, comments due Sep 29, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/28/03-22001/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-400--400d-and--400f-series-airplanes)

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