# Proposed AD FAA-2005-20136: Boeing Model 747-200B, -200C, -200F, and -400F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2005-08-09
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 28, 2005, 70 FR 4048
- Comments due: March 14, 2005
- Became: [AD 2005-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-09)
- Docket: FAA-2005-20136 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-20136, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2004-NM-185-AD
- FR document: 05-1584
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/98/5c/985c2b029551b4754e672d16f4c9db4d1d328b621998e7039380a921e926dfd0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-01-28/pdf/05-1584.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/01/28/05-1584/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-200b--200c--200f-and--400f-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C1AFAB4DFF43087F86256F97005412E4.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-20136

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 747 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive detailed inspections for cracks in the crease beam and adjacent structure of the fuselage, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD is prompted by fatigue cracks found in the crease beam during a follow-on inspection of a previously installed modification. We are proposing this AD to find and fix fatigue cracking of the fuselage frame, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the frame and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 28, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-1584, comments due Mar 14, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/01/28/05-1584/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-200b--200c--200f-and--400f-series-airplanes)

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