# Proposed AD 99-NM-22-AD: Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2000-05-30
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 1, 1999, 64 FR 53275
- Comments due: November 15, 1999
- Became: [AD 2000-05-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-05-30)
- Docket: 99-NM-22-AD
- FR document: 99-25597
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0e/c2/0ec22b5aa2c173d7df2fdfc91bcfa632a26719d0c5b6c41ca17ce6697106a119 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1999-10-01/pdf/99-25597.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/10/01/99-25597/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/99-NM-22-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the cables, fittings, and pulleys of the engine thrust control cable installation, and replacement, if necessary. This proposal would also require certain preventative actions on the engine thrust control cable installation for certain airplanes. This proposal is prompted by reports of failure of engine thrust control cables. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent such failures, which could result in a severe asymmetric thrust condition during landing, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 1, 1999: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 99-25597, comments due Nov 15, 1999 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1999/10/01/99-25597/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-series-airplanes)

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