# Proposed AD FAA-2007-28015: Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2007-16-08
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 26, 2007, 72 FR 20782
- Comments due: June 11, 2007
- Became: [AD 2007-16-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-16-08)
- Docket: FAA-2007-28015 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-28015, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-210-AD
- FR document: E7-7978
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/76/5f/765fc45d54e9cc9f4aeb17ee59445d5170f95032a70e1fcba81304b851ce5f3e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-04-26/pdf/E7-7978.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/04/26/E7-7978/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-100-747-100b-747-100b-sud-747-200b-747-200c-747-300
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5D7294D6D884816B862572C9005AA560.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-28015

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747- 100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes. The existing AD currently requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the station 800 frame assembly, and repair if necessary. This proposed AD would revise certain applicabilities and compliance times in the existing AD. This proposed AD results from several reports of cracks of the station 800 frame assembly on airplanes that had accumulated fewer total flight cycles than the initial inspection threshold in the original AD. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fatigue cracks that could extend and fully sever the frame, which could result in development of skin cracks that could lead to rapid depressurization of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 26, 2007: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E7-7978, comments due Jun 11, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/04/26/E7-7978/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-747-100-747-100b-747-100b-sud-747-200b-747-200c-747-300)

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