# Proposed AD FAA-2006-26441: Boeing Model 747 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2007-15-10
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 8, 2006, 71 FR 71099
- Comments due: January 22, 2007
- Became: [AD 2007-15-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-15-10)
- Docket: FAA-2006-26441 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2006-26441, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-204-AD
- FR document: E6-20863
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/46/6c/466c8d5d027563680e4955e3924de3604ba9d4e6fbfb625abe8cb5c7f545a5cb (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-12-08/pdf/E6-20863.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/08/E6-20863/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2881BA82AA622BE88625723E004CE842.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2006-26441

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 747 airplanes. This proposed AD would require an inspection of the number (No.) 2 and No. 3 windows on the left and right sides of the airplane to determine their part numbers, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD results from loss of a No. 3 window in-flight. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct cracking in the fail-safe interlayer of certain No. 2 and No. 3 glass windows, which could result in loss of the window and consequent rapid loss of cabin pressure. Loss of the window could also result in crew communication difficulties or incapacitation of the crew.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 8, 2006: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E6-20863, comments due Jan 22, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/12/08/E6-20863/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-airplanes)

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