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Commercial 
Airplanes
747
Service Bulletin
ALERT
Number: 747-53A2876
Original Issue: October 22, 2014
ATA System: 5331
SUBJECT: FUSELAGE - Skin - Section 46 - Crown Skin Under Dorsal Fairing - Inspection, Repair,
and Modification
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Table of Contents
Summary ...................................................... 5
1. PLANNING INFORMATION ........................................ 9
A. Effectivity ................................................ 9
1. Airplanes ............................................. 9
2. Spares Affected ........................................ 1 4
B. Concurrent Requirements ...................................... 1 4
C. Reason ................................................ 1 4
D. Description .............................................. 1 4
E. Compliance .............................................. 1 5
F. Approval ............................................... 2 8
G. Manpower .............................................. 2 8
H. Weight and Balance Changes .................................... 3 0
I. Electrical Load Data ......................................... 3 0
J. References .............................................. 3 0
1. Existing Data: ......................................... 3 0
2. Data Supplied with this Service Bulletin: ........................... 3 1
3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin: ........... 3 1
K. Publications Affected ........................................ 3 1
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts ........................... 3 2
M. Software Accomplishment Summary ................................ 3 2
2. MATERIAL INFORMATION ........................................ 3 3
A. Material - Price and Availability ................................... 3 3
B. Industry Support Information .................................... 3 3
C. Parts Necessary for Each Airplane ................................. 3 3
1. Kits/Parts ............................................ 3 3
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator ........................ 3 4
3. Parts Modified and Reidentified ................................ 3 6
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced .............................. 3 6
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares ................................. 3 6
E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability ............................... 3 6
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin ....................... 3 6
3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS .................................. 3 7
A. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................... 3 7
B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS ....................................... 3 9
FIGURE 1: DETAILED INSPECTION FOR WEAR OR CRACKS WITH THE DORSAL FAIRING REMOVED
.................................................. 5 0
FIGURE 2: APPLICATION OF TEFLON COATING ............................ 5 1
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION ................................. 5 3
FIGURE 4: GAP MEASUREMENT AND DETAILED INSPECTION FOR WEAR OR CRACKS WITH THE
DORSAL FAIRING INSTALLED ................................ 6 1
FIGURE 5: EXTERNAL DOUBLER REPAIR ............................... 6 3
FIGURE 6: SURFACE HFEC INSPECTION OF REPAIR DOUBLER .................. 6 8
APPENDIX A: PART DEMAND INTENT ................................... 7 1
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Commercial 
Airplanes
747
Service Bulletin
ALERT
SummaryNumber: 747-53A2876Original Issue: October 22, 2014
ATA System: 5331
SUBJECT: FUSELAGE - Skin - Section 46 - Crown Skin Under Dorsal Fairing - Inspection, Repair,
and Modification
THIS BULLETIN IS SENT TO THE OPERATORS OF RECORD OF THE AIRPLANES SHOWN IN PARAGRAPH
1.A., EFFECTIVITY. IF AN AIRPLANE HAS BEEN LEASED OR SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OPERATOR. IF APPLICABLE SPARES HAVE BEEN SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OWNER.
CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None.
BACKGROUND
Accomplishment of this service bulletin will detect skin damage from the dorsal fairing forward of the vertical
stabilizer. The fuselage skin is subject to skin damage in the area of the dorsal fairing which can lead to cracking.
Undetected cracking in Section 46 could reach sufficient length to cause in-flight depressurization of the airplane.
During inspection for skin damage due to wear from the vertical stabilizer seals in accordance with Service
Bulletin 747-53A2478, two operators found significant skin damage from the dorsal fairing just forward of the
area inspected by Service Bulletin 747-53A2478 at Station (STA) 2280. The two airplanes with damage had
45,707 total flight hours and 71,702 total flight hours.
Boeing has determined that the skin damage occurred from inadequate clearance between crown skin and the
lower aft corners of the dorsal fairing. Affected airplanes are limited to line numbers that were delivered with or
retrofitted with 174U9000 series dorsal fairing assemblies. Airplanes with other dorsal fairing configurations are
not expected to develop skin wear.
This service bulletin gives instructions for operators of affected airplanes to inspect the skin for wear under the
dorsal fairing and repair any damage that may have already occurred. This service bulletin also gives instructions
to measure the clearance between the crown skin and lower edge of the dorsal fairing, and trim or adjust the
dorsal fairing to provide more clearance, as necessary. Accomplishment of these actions will ensure that skin
wear from the dorsal fairing does not lead to cracking and possible depressurization of the airplane.
Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 747-SRP-53-0442 is related to this service bulletin.
Boeing Fleet Team Digest (FTD) 747 FTD 53-13011 is related to this service bulletin.
This table is provided to operators for planning purposes only. Refer to the applicable sections for more
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ReferenceAffectedPlanning Data
Paragraph 1.A.2., Spares AffectedNo.Spares Affected
Paragraph 1.E., Compliance and Paragraph
1.F., Approval
Yes.AD Related
Paragraph 1.H., Weight and Balance ChangesYes.Weight and Balance Change
Paragraph 1.I., Electrical Load DataNo.Electrical Load Changed
Paragraph 1.K., Publications AffectedYes.Publications Affected
Paragraph 1.K., Publications AffectedNo.Airplane Flight Operations Affected (Flight Crew
Operations Manual and/or FAA Approved Air-
plane Flight Manual)
Paragraph 2.C.1., Kits/PartsYes.Kits/Parts Required
Paragraph 2.C.2., Parts and Materials Supplied
by the Operator
Yes.Operator Supplied Parts/Material
Paragraph 2.F., Special Tooling Necessary to
do this Service Bulletin
No.Special Tooling Required
ACTION (PRR 85901-130RS)
Get access and remove the dorsal fairing. Do a detailed inspection of the skin under the dorsal fairing for wear
or cracks.
If no skin crack or wear is found, apply teflon coating to the skin under the dorsal fairing and repeat the detailed
inspection for skin wear or cracks at the interval specified. As an option, install Corrosion Resistant Steel (CRES)
rub strips under the dorsal fairing as a preventive modification.
If any skin wear is found, do a blend repair or install a repair doubler depending on the depth of the skin wear.
If any skin crack is found, install a repair doubler or contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
If a blend repair is done, do initial and repetitive post-repair detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC)
inspections for cracks in the blended area of the skin, and do detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the
unrepaired areas of the skin under the dorsal fairing. If any crack or wear is found in a previously repaired area,
contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
If a repair doubler is installed, do initial and repetitive post-repair detailed and HFEC inspections for cracks in
the repair doubler, and do detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the unrepaired areas of the skin under the
dorsal fairing. If any crack is found in a previously repaired area, contact Boeing for repair instructions and do
the repair.
Upon re-installation of the fairing, make sure the clearance between the crown skin and the lower edge of the
dorsal fairing meets the gap requirements specified in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). If
necessary, trim the lower edge of the dorsal fairing or adjust the installation shims as specified in the AMM in
order to meet the gap requirements.
EFFECTIVITY
747-100, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F airplanes. Refer to
Paragraph 1.A.1., Airplanes, for the list of affected airplanes.
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COMPLIANCE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will possibly release an Airworthiness Directive related to this service
bulletin. The Airworthiness Directive will make the compliance tasks and times given in this service bulletin
mandatory.
Refer to Paragraph 1.E., Compliance.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
Boeing warranty remedies are not available for the inspection and/or repair procedures given in this service
bulletin.
MANPOWER
Refer to Paragraph 1.G., Manpower.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Operator Supplied Parts/Materials.
Refer to Paragraph 2.A., Material - Price and Availability.
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BOEING SERVICE BULLETIN 747-53A2876
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VERTICAL
STABILIZER
DORSAL
FAIRING
STA
2280
~ STA
2260
STA
2240
S-2R —  STA
2220
STA
S-1R  2200
BLO  S-1L  S-2L  2180  STA  AREA  INSPECTION
REMOVE THE DORSAL FAIRING AND DO A DETAILED INSPECTION FOR ANY
CRACK OR WEAR IN THE SKIN UNDER THE EDGE OF THE DORSAL FAIRING.
IF NO CRACK OR WEAR IS FOUND, APPLY TEFLON COATING AND DO REPEAT
DETAILED INSPECTIONS. INSTALLATION OF A RUB STRIP IS OPTIONAL.
IF ANY CRACK OR WEAR IS FOUND, DO A BLEND REPAIR OR DOUBLER REPAIR,
AS NECESSARY. INSTALLATION OF A RUB STRIP IS OPTIONAL. DO INITIAL AND
REPEAT POST-REPAIR DETAILED AND HIGH FREQUENCY EDDY CURRENT  INSPECTIONS. IF ANY CRACK OR WEAR IS FOUND IN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED  2315481
AREA, CONTACT BOEING FOR REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AND DO THE REPAIR.
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Commercial 
Airplanes
747
Service Bulletin
ALERT
Number: 747-53A2876
Original Issue: October 22, 2014
ATA System: 5331
SUBJECT: FUSELAGE - Skin - Section 46 - Crown Skin Under Dorsal Fairing - Inspection, Repair,
and Modification
THIS BULLETIN IS SENT TO THE OPERATORS OF RECORD OF THE AIRPLANES SHOWN IN PARAGRAPH
1.A., EFFECTIVITY. IF AN AIRPLANE HAS BEEN LEASED OR SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OPERATOR. IF APPLICABLE SPARES HAVE BEEN SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OWNER.
1.    PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity
1. Airplanes
Refer to Service Bulletin Index D6-30300 Part 3 for Airplane Variable Number, Line Number, and
Serial Number data.
This service bulletin is applicable to 747-100, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400,
747-400D, and 747-400F airplanes, line numbers 1017-1419, 27, 45, 75, 88, 135, 141, 163, 165,
470, 471, 437, 375, 465, 357, 374, 377, 378, 379, 412, 442, 594, 595, 642, 644, 651, 397, 474,
491, 271, 276, 336, 344, 369, 389, 539, 669, 712, 400, 878, 258, 261, 269, 308, 444, 680, 682,
968, 1002, 1008, 587, 600, 657, 735, 737, 763, 770, 783, 850, 854, 896, 938, 992, 1014, 743,
775, 792, 705, 728, 771, 788, 813, 834, 849, 873, 877, 887, 925, 930, 937, 949, 970, 993, 1007,
831, 852, 859, 860, 921, 923, 953, 955, 962, 981, 1010, 725, 732, 782, 888, 969, 769, 777, 833,
890, 945, 950, 1001, 827, 861, 926, 957 in 2(two) Group(s). The Variable Numbers and Group
Information for the applicable airplanes is given below. An equivalent change is on subsequent
production airplanes. Refer to PRR 85901-130RS for data about this change.
DESCRIPTIONCONFIGURATIONGROUP
747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F airplanes, line numbers
1017-1419. These airplanes were delivered with a 174U9000 series
dorsal fairing assembly.
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DESCRIPTIONCONFIGURATIONGROUP
747-100, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, and
747-400F airplanes that have had a 174U9000 series dorsal fairing
installed in accordance with one of the following Boeing Master
Change service bulletins: 747-55-2037, 747-55-2038, 747-55-2040,
747-55-2041, 747-55-2044, 747-55-2047, 747-55-2049, or
747-55-2064.
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Airplane Models:
747-100, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F
GroupVariable Number
2RA351
2RA353
2RA358
2RA369 - RA373
2RD056 - RD057
2RD241 - RD243
2RD251 - RD262
2RD381 - RD383
2RD601 - RD607
1RF001 - RF006
2RJ321 - RJ322
1RL401 - RL403
1RL411 - RL436
1RL451 - RL456
1RL461 - RL462
1RL471 - RL481
1RL491 - RL492
1RL501 - RL502
1RL511 - RL516
1RL521 - RL522
1RL531 - RL534
1RL551
1RL561 - RL568
1RL571 - RL572
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GroupVariable Number
1RL576 - RL577
1RL579
1RL581 - RL586
1RL651 - RL655
1RL671 - RL675
1RL681 - RL684
1RL751 - RL752
1RM001 - RM007
1RM010 - RM013
1RM021 - RM024
1RM026 - RM030
1RM036 - RM045
1RM051 - RM053
1RM071
1RM081 - RM084
1RM091
1RM096 - RM097
1RM116 - RM117
1RM126 - RM132
1RM136 - RM147
1RM156 - RM158
1RM166 - RM177
1RM191 - RM192
1RM231 - RM233
1RM241 - RM246
1RM261 - RM264
1RM316 - RM318
1RM331 - RM333
1RM341
1RM351 - RM355
1RM366 - RM367
1RM401 - RM403
1RM426
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GroupVariable Number
1RM431
1RM441 - RM443
1RM445
1RM801 - RM803
1RM811 - RM813
1RM851 - RM859
1RM861 - RM863
1RM871 - RM899
1RM901 - RM906
1RM911
2RR005
2RR310
2RR341 - RR345
2RR431 - RR432
2RR701
2RR721 - RR722
1RR723 - RR724
1RR746 - RR748
1RR851 - RR856
1RR861 - RR862
1RR951 - RR952
2RS711 - RS713
2RT001 - RT011
1RT012 - RT014
2RT031 - RT033
1RT034 - RT035
1RT135 - RT137
1RT151 - RT152
1RT165 - RT168
1RT442 - RT447
2RT451 - RT467
1RT468 - RT469
1RT497 - RT499
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GroupVariable Number
2RT508
2RT510 - RT514
2RT516 - RT519
2RT522
1RT524 - RT530
2RT531 - RT535
1RT583 - RT590
1RT623 - RT630
1RT636 - RT640
2RT691 - RT697
1RT698 - RT699
1RT748 - RT750
1RT756 - RT757
2RT781 - RT782
1RT801 - RT803
1RT811 - RT814
1RT831 - RT837
2RT877 - RT878
1RT879 - RT880
1RT945 - RT949
1RT955
1RT966 - RT967
1RU004 - RU006
1RU016 - RU017
1RU032
1RU059 - RU060
1RU062
1RU081 - RU083
1RU101 - RU102
1RU121 - RU132
1RU809
1RU840 - RU841
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2. Spares Affected
None.
B. Concurrent Requirements
None.
C. Reason
Accomplishment of this service bulletin will detect skin damage from the dorsal fairing forward of the
vertical stabilizer. The fuselage skin is subject to wear damage in the area of the dorsal fairing which
can lead to cracking. Undetected cracking in Section 46 could reach sufficient length to cause in-flight
depressurization of the airplane.
During inspection for skin damage due to wear from the vertical stabilizer seals in accordance with
Service Bulletin 747-53A2478, two operators found significant skin damage from the dorsal fairing just
forward of the area inspected by Service Bulletin 747-53A2478 at Station (STA) 2280. The two airplanes
with damage had 45,707 total flight hours and 71,702 total flight hours.
Boeing has determined that the skin damage occurred from inadequate clearance between crown skin
and the lower aft corners of the dorsal fairing. Affected airplanes are limited to line numbers that were
delivered with or retrofitted with 174U9000 series dorsal fairing assemblies. Airplanes with other dorsal
fairing configurations are not expected to develop skin wear.
This service bulletin gives instructions for operators of affected airplanes to inspect the skin for wear
under the dorsal fairing and repair any damage that may have already occurred. This service bulletin
also gives instructions to measure the clearance between the crown skin and lower edge of the dorsal
fairing, and trim or adjust the dorsal fairing to provide more clearance, as necessary. Accomplishment
of these actions will ensure that skin wear from the dorsal fairing does not lead to cracking and possible
depressurization of the airplane.
Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 747-SRP-53-0442 is related to this service bulletin.
Boeing Fleet Team Digest (FTD) 747 FTD 53-13011 is related to this service bulletin.
D. Description
Get access and remove the dorsal fairing. Do a detailed inspection of the skin under the dorsal fairing
for wear or cracks.
If no skin crack or wear is found, apply teflon coating to the skin under the dorsal fairing and repeat
the detailed inspection for skin wear or cracks at the interval specified. As an option, install Corrosion
Resistant Steel (CRES) rub strips under the dorsal fairing as a preventive modification.
If any skin wear is found, do a blend repair or install a repair doubler depending on the depth of the
skin wear. If any skin crack is found, install a repair doubler or contact Boeing for repair instructions
and do the repair.
If a blend repair is done, do initial and repetitive post-repair detailed and HFEC inspections for cracks
in the blended area of the skin, and do detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the unrepaired areas
of the skin under the dorsal fairing. If any crack or wear is found in a previously repaired area, contact
Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
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If a repair doubler is installed, do initial and repetitive post-repair detailed and HFEC inspections for
cracks in the repair doubler, and do detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the unrepaired areas of
the skin under the dorsal fairing. If any crack is found in a previously repaired area, contact Boeing for
repair instructions and do the repair.
Upon re-installation of the fairing, make sure the clearance between the crown skin and the lower edge
of the dorsal fairing meets the gap requirements specified in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM). If necessary, trim the lower edge of the dorsal fairing or adjust the installation shims as specified
in the AMM in order to meet the gap requirements.
The work in this service bulletin is done in the maintenance zone(s) given below.
Group 1:
Affected Maintenance Zones
ZoneModel
273, 274747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F
Group 2:
Affected Maintenance Zones
ZoneModel
273, 274747-100, 747-200B, 747-200C,
747-200F, 747-300, 747-400,
747-400F
E. Compliance
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this service bulletin. The Airworthiness Directive will make the compliance tasks and times given in this
service bulletin mandatory.
Do the required actions in accordance with Paragraph 3. Accomplishment Instructions.
When more than one OPTION is given for a CONDITION, do only one of the OPTION numbers. When
more than one ACTION is given for a CONDITION number or an OPTION number, do all of the ACTION
numbers for that CONDITION number or OPTION number.
The Conditions, Actions and Compliance times shown apply on each side of the dorsal fairing
independently.
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Table 1: Initial Inspection, Repair, and Rub Strip Modification
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Within 6,000
flight hours after
the Original Is-
sue date of this
service bulletin.
Before 20,000
total flight hours.
Do PART 1: Detailed In-
spection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Removed.
All Group 1 airplanes.
-Within 6,000
flight hours after
the Original Is-
sue date of this
service bulletin.
Within 20,000
flight hours after
a 174U9000 se-
ries dorsal fair-
ing was installed
in accordance
with Boeing
Master Change.
Do PART 1: Detailed In-
spection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Removed.
All Group 2 airplanes.
(a)
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
CONDITION 1: NO SKIN
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 2.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do Repetitive Inspection,
Repair, or Rub Strip
Modification - Locations
with No Skin Wear or
Cracks.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 3.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do Post-Modification In-
spection - Locations with
a Rub Strip Installed, but
Not Repaired (no blend,
no doubler).
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Table 1: Initial Inspection, Repair, and Rub Strip Modification
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 4: Blend Re-
pair.
CONDITION 2: SKIN
WEAR FOUND BETWEEN
STA 2260 AND STA 2280
THAT IS LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO THE MAXI-
MUM ALLOWABLE RE-
WORK DEPTH.
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 4.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Blend Repair, but No Rub
Strip.
(b)
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 4: Blend Re-
pair.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 5.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Blend Repair and a Rub
Strip Installed.
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Table 1: Initial Inspection, Repair, and Rub Strip Modification
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 5: Doubler Re-
pair.
CONDITION 3: SKIN
CRACK FOUND, OR
WEAR FOUND BETWEEN
STA 2260 AND STA 2280
THAT IS MORE THAN
THE MAXIMUM ALLOW-
ABLE REWORK DEPTH.
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 6.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Doubler Repair, but No
Rub Strip.
(b)
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 5: Doubler Re-
pair.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 7.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Doubler Repair and a
Rub Strip Installed.
-Before further flight.Contact Boeing for repair
instructions and do the
repair.
CONDITION 4: ANY
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND FORWARD OF
STA 2260.
(a) One of the following Master Change service bulletins for dorsal fairing replacement is applicable to each
of the airplanes in Group 2: Service Bulletin 747-55-2037, 747-55-2038, 747-55-2040, 747-55-2041, 747-
55-2044, 747-55-2047, 747-55-2049, or 747-55-2064.
(b) The maximum allowable rework depth is 0.015 inch if the damage is less than 10 inches in length and
all of the damage is within an area that is less than 20 inches x 20 inches square. Otherwise, the maximum
allowable rework depth is 0.012 inch. Refer to 747-100/200/300 SRM 53-30-01 or 747-400 SRM 53-00-
01 or 747-400F SRM 53-00-01 or 747-400SF SRM 53-00-01, as applicable.
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Table 2: Repetitive Inspection, Repair, or Rub Strip Modification - Locations with No Skin Wear or Cracks
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance TimeActionCondition
-Within 6,000 flight hours after the
initial inspection.
Do PART 6: Gap Mea-
surement and Detailed
Inspection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Installed.
No crack or wear found
during initial inspection in
accordance with PART 1.
6,000 flight hours.-Repeat PART 6: Gap
Measurement and De-
tailed Inspection for Wear
or Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 5: GAP IS
0.10 INCH OR MORE,
AND NO SKIN CRACK OR
WEAR FOUND.
-Before further flight.ACTION 1: Do PART 7:
Dorsal Fairing Trim or
Adjustment.
CONDITION 6: GAP IS
LESS THAN 0.10 INCH,
AND NO SKIN CRACK OR
WEAR FOUND. 6,000 flight hours.-ACTION 2: Repeat PART
6: Gap Measurement and
Detailed Inspection for
Wear or Cracks with the
Dorsal Fairing Installed.
-Before further flight.Do PART 1: Detailed In-
spection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Removed.
CONDITION 7: SKIN
CRACK FOUND OR
WEAR FOUND DURING
PART 6 INSPECTION.
(a)
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Table 2: Repetitive Inspection, Repair, or Rub Strip Modification - Locations with No Skin Wear or Cracks
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance TimeActionCondition
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 4: Blend Re-
pair.
CONDITION 8: SKIN
WEAR FOUND BETWEEN
STA 2260 AND STA 2280
THAT IS LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO THE MAXI-
MUM ALLOWABLE RE-
WORK DEPTH.
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 4.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Blend Repair, but No Rub
Strip.
(b)
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 4: Blend Re-
pair.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 5.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Blend Repair and a Rub
Strip Installed.
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Table 2: Repetitive Inspection, Repair, or Rub Strip Modification - Locations with No Skin Wear or Cracks
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance TimeActionCondition
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 5: Doubler Re-
pair.
CONDITION 9: SKIN
CRACK FOUND, OR
WEAR FOUND BETWEEN
STA 2260 AND STA 2280
THAT IS MORE THAN
THE MAXIMUM ALLOW-
ABLE REWORK DEPTH.
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 6.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Doubler Repair, but No
Rub Strip.
(b)
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 5: Doubler Re-
pair.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 7.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Doubler Repair and a
Rub Strip Installed.
-Before further flight.Contact Boeing for repair
instructions and do the
repair.
CONDITION 10: ANY
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND FORWARD OF
STA 2260.
(a) Do this inspection to find the extent and severity of the damage.
(b) The maximum allowable rework depth is 0.015 inch if the damage is less than 10 inches in length and
all of the damage is within an area that is less than 20 inches x 20 inches square. Otherwise, the maximum
allowable rework depth is 0.012 inch. Refer to 747-100/200/300 SRM 53-30-01 or 747-400 SRM 53-00-
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Table 3: Post-Modification Inspection - Locations with Rub Strip Installed, but Not Repaired (No Blend,
No Doubler)
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Within 36,000
flight hours after
the rub strip was
installed.
Within 10,000
flight cycles af-
ter the rub strip
was installed.
Do PART 6: Gap Mea-
surement and Detailed
Inspection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Installed.
No wear or cracks found
during initial inspection in
accordance with PART 1,
and a rub strip was in-
stalled in accordance with
PART 3.
10,000 flight cycles
or 36,000 flight
hours, whichever is
later.
-Repeat PART 6: Gap
Measurement and De-
tailed Inspection for Wear
or Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 11: GAP IS
0.10 INCH OR MORE,
AND NO CRACK OR
WEAR FOUND.
-Before further flight.ACTION 1: Do PART 7:
Dorsal Fairing Trim or
Adjustment.
CONDITION 12: GAP IS
LESS THAN 0.10 INCH,
AND NO CRACK OR
WEAR FOUND. 10,000 flight cycles
or 36,000 flight
hours, whichever is
later.
-ACTION 2: Repeat PART
6: Gap Measurement and
Detailed Inspection for
Wear or Cracks with the
Dorsal Fairing Installed.
-Before further flight.Do PART 1: Detailed In-
spection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Removed.
CONDITION 13: ANY
CRACK, SKIN WEAR, OR
RUB STRIP WEAR
FOUND DURING PART 6
INSPECTION. (a)
10,000 flight cycles
or 36,000 flight
hours, whichever is
later.
-Repeat PART 6: Gap
Measurement and De-
tailed Inspection for Wear
or Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 14: NO
CRACK OR SKIN WEAR
FOUND DURING PART 1
INSPECTION, AND RUB
STRIP WEAR IS LESS
THAN 0.008 INCH.
-Before further flight.ACTION 1: Replace the
rub strip in accordance
with PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
CONDITION 15: NO
CRACK OR SKIN WEAR
FOUND DURING PART 1
INSPECTION, AND RUB
STRIP WEAR IS 0.008
INCH OR MORE. 10,000 flight cyclesor 36,000 flight
hours, whichever is
later.
-ACTION 2: Repeat PART
6: Gap Measurement and
Detailed Inspection for
Wear or Cracks with the
Dorsal Fairing Installed.
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Table 3: Post-Modification Inspection - Locations with Rub Strip Installed, but Not Repaired (No Blend,
No Doubler)
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 4: Blend Re-
pair.
CONDITION 16: SKIN
WEAR FOUND BETWEEN
STA 2260 AND STA 2280
THAT IS LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO THE MAXI-
MUM ALLOWABLE RE-
WORK DEPTH
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 4.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Blend Repair, but No Rub
Strip.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 4: Blend Re-
pair.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 5.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Blend Repair and a Rub
Strip Installed.
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Table 3: Post-Modification Inspection - Locations with Rub Strip Installed, but Not Repaired (No Blend,
No Doubler)
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 5: Doubler Re-
pair.
CONDITION 17: SKIN
CRACK FOUND, OR
WEAR FOUND BETWEEN
STA 2260 AND STA 2280
THAT IS MORE THAN
THE MAXIMUM ALLOW-
ABLE REWORK DEPTH
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 6.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Doubler Repair, but No
Rub Strip.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 5: Doubler Re-
pair.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 7.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 3):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Doubler Repair and a
Rub Strip Installed.
-Before further flight.Contact Boeing for repair
instructions and do the
repair.
CONDITION 18: ANY
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND FORWARD OF
STA 2260.
(a) Do this inspection to find the extent and severity of the damage.
(b) The maximum allowable rework depth is 0.015 inch if the damage is less than 10 inches in length and
all of the damage is within an area that is less than 20 inches x 20 inches square. Otherwise, the maximum
allowable rework depth is 0.012 inch. Refer to 747-100/200/300 SRM 53-30-01 or 747-400 SRM 53-00-
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Table 4: Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend Repair, No Rub Strip Installed
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Within 6,000
flight hours after
the blend repair
was done.
Before 20,000
total flight cy-
cles, or within
6,000 flight cy-
cles after the
blend repair was
done, whichever
is later.
Do PART 8: Detailed and
HFEC or LFEC Inspec-
tion of the Blended Area
and Detailed Inspection
of Unrepaired Areas.
A blend repair was done
between STA 2260 and
STA 2280 in accordance
with PART 4, and no rub
strip is installed.
Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
CONDITION 19: NO SKIN
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND.
6,000 flight hours.Within 6,000 flight hours after ini-
tial PART 8 inspection.
OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Do Initial and Repeat In-
spections in accordance
with PART 6: Gap Mea-
surement and Detailed
Inspection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Installed.
6,000 flight cycles.-OPTION 1 (ACTION 3):
Repeat PART 8: Detailed
and HFEC or LFEC In-
spection of the Blended
Area and Detailed Inspec-
tion of Unrepaired Areas.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 5.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Blend Repair and a Rub
Strip Installed.
-Before further flight.Do PART 7: Dorsal Fair-
ing Trim or Adjustment.
CONDITION 20: GAP IS
LESS THAN 0.10 INCH,
AND NO SKIN CRACK OR
WEAR FOUND.
-Before further flight.Contact Boeing for repair
instructions and do the
repair.
CONDITION 21: ANY SKIN
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND.
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Table 5: Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend Repair and a Rub Strip Installed
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Within 6,000
flight hours after
the blend repair
was done.
Before 20,000
total flight cy-
cles, or within
6,000 flight cy-
cles after the
blend repair was
done, whichever
is later.
Do PART 8: Detailed and
HFEC or LFEC Inspec-
tion of the Blended Area,
and Detailed Inspection
of Unrepaired Areas.
A blend repair was done
between STA 2260 and
STA 2280 in accordance
with PART 4, and a rub
strip was installed in accor-
dance with PART 3.
6,000 flight cycles.-Repeat PART 8: Detailed
and HFEC or LFEC In-
spection of the Blended
Area and Detailed Inspec-
tion of Unrepaired Areas.
CONDITION 22: NO SKIN
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND, AND RUB STRIP
WEAR IS LESS THAN
0.008 INCH.
-Before further flight.ACTION 1: Replace the
Rub Strip in accordance
with PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
CONDITION 23: NO SKIN
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND, AND RUB STRIP
WEAR IS 0.008 INCH OR
MORE. 6,000 flight cycles.-ACTION 2: Repeat PART
8: Detailed and HFEC or
LFEC Inspection of the
Blended Area and De-
tailed Inspection of Unre-
paired Areas.
-Before further flight.Contact Boeing for repair
instructions and do the
repair.
CONDITION 24: ANY SKIN
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND.
Table 6: Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair but No Rub Strip
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Within 20,000
flight hours after
the repair was
done.
Within 10,000
flight cycles af-
ter the doubler
repair was
done.
Do PART 9: Detailed and
HFEC or LFEC Inspec-
tion of the Doubler Re-
pair, and Detailed Inspec-
tion of Unrepaired Areas.
A doubler repair was done
between STA 2260 and
STA 2280 in accordance
PART 5.
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Table 6: Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair but No Rub Strip
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Before further flight.OPTION 1 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 2: Application
of Teflon Coating.
CONDITION 25: NO
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND IN THE SKIN OR
DOUBLER. 6,000 flight cycles
(HFEC) or 1,500
flight cycles
(LFEC).
-OPTION 1 (ACTION 2):
Repeat PART 9: Detailed
and HFEC or LFEC In-
spection of the Doubler
Repair, and Detailed In-
spection of Unrepaired
Areas.
-Before further flight.OPTION 2 (ACTION 1):
Do PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
-At the times given in compliance
Table 7.
OPTION 2 (ACTION 2):
Do Post-Repair Inspec-
tion - Locations with a
Doubler Repair and a
Rub Strip Installed.
-Before further flight.Contact Boeing for repair
instructions and do the
repair.
CONDITION 26: ANY
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND IN THE SKIN OR
DOUBLER.
Table 7: Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair and a Rub Strip Installed
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Within 20,000
flight hours after
the repair was
done.
Within 10,000
flight cycles af-
ter the doubler
repair was
done.
Do PART 9: Detailed and
HFEC or LFEC Inspec-
tion of the Doubler Re-
pair, and Detailed Inspec-
tion of Unrepaired Areas.
A doubler repair was done
between STA 2260 and
STA 2280 in accordance
with PART 5, and rub strip
was installed in accordance
with PART 3.
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Table 7: Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair and a Rub Strip Installed
Repeat Interval
(Not to Exceed)
Compliance Time (Whichever
Occurs Later)
ActionCondition
-Before further flight.ACTION 1: Re-install ex-
isting rub strip or install
an new rub strip in accor-
dance with PART 3: Rub
Strip Modification.
CONDITION 27: NO
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND IN THE SKIN OR
DOUBLER, AND RUB
STRIP WEAR IS LESS
THAN 0.008 INCH. 6,000 flight cycles
(HFEC) or 1,500
flight cycles
(LFEC).
-ACTION 2: Repeat PART
9: Detailed and HFEC or
LFEC Inspection of the
Doubler Repair, and De-
tailed Inspection of Unre-
paired Areas.
-Before further flight.ACTION 1: Install a new
Rub Strip in accordance
with PART 3: Rub Strip
Modification.
CONDITION 28: NO
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND IN THE SKIN OR
DOUBLER, AND RUB
STRIP WEAR IS 0.008
INCH OR MORE. 6,000 flight cycles(HFEC) or 1,500
flight cycles
(LFEC).
-ACTION 2: Repeat PART
9: Detailed and HFEC or
LFEC Inspection of the
Doubler Repair, and De-
tailed Inspection of Unre-
paired Areas.
-Before further flight.Contact Boeing for repair
instructions and do the
repair.
CONDITION 29: ANY
CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND IN THE SKIN OR
DOUBLER.
F. Approval
This service bulletin was examined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The changes specified
in this service bulletin comply with the applicable regulations and are FAA approved, as well as European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) approved for all EASA/JAA approved
airplanes listed in the service bulletin effectivity. This service bulletin and its approval were based on
the airplane in its original Boeing delivery configuration or as modified by other approved Boeing
changes.
If an airplane has a non-Boeing modification or repair that affects a component or system also affected
by this service bulletin, the operator is responsible for obtaining appropriate regulatory agency approval
before incorporating this service bulletin.
G. Manpower
The table below shows an estimate of the task hours necessary to do this service bulletin for each
airplane. This estimate is for direct labor only, done by an experienced crew. Adjust the estimate with
operator task hour data if necessary. The estimate does not include lost time. These are some examples
of lost time:
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 Time to adjust to the workplace
 Time to schedule the work
 Time to inspect the work
 Time to cure the materials
 Time to make the parts
 Time to find the tools.
Initial Inspection, Application of Teflon Coating, and Optional Rub Strip Modification
Elapsed HoursTask HoursNumber of PersonsTask
2.152.151Access and Dorsal
Fairing Removal
1.501.501FIGURE 1 - Detailed
Inspection for Wear
or Cracks
4.004.001FIGURE 2 - Applica-
tion of Teflon Coating
4.008.002FIGURE 3 - Rub
Strip Modification (a)
1.401.401Install Dorsal Fairing
and Close Access
9.059.05TOTAL FOR EACH AIRPLANE
(b)(b)
(a) Optional to Application of Teflon Coating. Not included in total.
(b) More time will be needed if repairs are necessary.
Repetitive Inspection
Elapsed HoursTask HoursNumber of PersonsTask
0.250.251Access
1.001.001FIGURE 4 - Gap
Measurement and
Detailed Inspection
for Wear or Cracks
with the Dorsal Fair-
ing Installed (a)
0.250.251Close Access
1.501.50TOTAL FOR EACH AIRPLANE
(b)(b)
(a) Different inspections will be required in previously repaired areas.
(b) More time will be needed if repairs are necessary.
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External Doubler Repair
Elapsed HoursTask HoursNumber of PersonsTask
8.0016.002FIGURE 5 - External
Doubler Repair
8.0016.00TOTAL FOR EACH REPAIR
Post-Repair Inspection - External Doubler Repair
Elapsed HoursTask HoursNumber of PersonsTask
1.151.151Access and Dorsal
Fairing Removal
1.501.501FIGURE 6 - Surface
HFEC or LFEC In-
spection of Repair
Doubler
1.401.401Close Access and
Install Dorsal Fairing
4.054.05TOTAL FOR EACH AIRPLANE
H. Weight and Balance Changes
Change in Moment (Pound-
Inches)
Change in Weight (Pounds)
Airplane
+2220.0+1.0All Groups
(a) This change is only applicable if rub strips are installed in accordance with this service
bulletin. If other parts are installed, such as a repair doubler, weight and moment
changes should be determined by the operator based on the size and configuration
of the repair parts that are installed.
I. Electrical Load Data
Not applicable.
J. References
1. Existing Data:
a. Engineering Change Memo PRR 85901-130RS
b. Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2721, 747-53A2478
c. Boeing Service Letter 747-SL-51-048
d. Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 747-SRP-53-0442
e. Service Bulletin Index D6-30300
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f. Standard Overhaul Practices Manual (SOPM) 20-30-02, 20-41-02, 20-43-03, 20-44-01,
20-44-04, 20-50-01, 20-50-19
g. 747 Fleet Team Digest (FTD) 53-13011
h. 747 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Part 6, 51-00-11
i. 747-100/200/300 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 51-21, 55-30-03
j. 747-100/200/300 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-30-08, 53-30-01
k. 747-400 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 51-21, 51-24-04, 55-30-03
l. 747-400 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-40-08, 53-00-01
m. 747-400F Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-40-08, 53-00-01
n. 747-400SF Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-40-08, 53-00-01
2. Data Supplied with this Service Bulletin:
None.
3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin:
TitleDrawing Number
KIT - RUB STRIP INSTL, VERTICAL FIN TO FUSELAGE, SECT
46
675U0008
INSTL - DORSAL FIN174U9000
The table above lists applicable drawings used to prepare this service bulletin. The drawings are
not necessary to make the specified changes, and are not supplied with this service bulletin. The
drawings may not be applicable to all airplane configurations or operators.
K. Publications Affected
1. Publications:
Chapter-SectionPublication
55-30747 Aircraft Maintenance Manual
2. Damage Tolerance Based Structural Inspections:
Boeing has evaluated the repairs and/or changes in this service bulletin for effects on Fatigue
Critical Structure (FCS) and for changes to Damage Tolerance Inspections (DTI) required in the
Maintenance Program. This service bulletin affects FCS. DTI requirements for the structure affected
are contained in Paragraph 1.E., Compliance of this service bulletin.
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L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts
Accomplishment of this service bulletin does not affect interchangeability or intermixability of parts.
M. Software Accomplishment Summary
Not affected.
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2.    MATERIAL INFORMATION
A. Material - Price and Availability
Boeing can supply the kits shown in Paragraph 2.C., Parts Necessary for Each Airplane . Operators
are encouraged to share schedule requirements with Boeing for incorporation of the service bulletin.
The parts are subject to the terms and conditions of the Boeing standard purchase order
acknowledgment. Prices are in United States Dollars. Terms: Net 30 days.
Reference this service bulletin and submit your purchase order by one of these methods:
1. Order on-line via ATA Spec 2000 or The Boeing PART Page
2. Fax to (206) 662-7145
REFER TO THE BOEING PART PAGE ON MYBOEINGFLEET.COM OR CONTACT FIRST RESPONDER
AT FR@BOEING.COM FOR THE LATEST REORDER LEAD TIME (ROLT) AND PRICE INFORMATION
Unit Price as of
the original issue
date of this Ser-
vice Bulletin (US
Dollars)
ROLT as of the
original issue
date of this Ser-
vice Bulletin (Cal-
endar Days)
QTYDateNameKit Number
$2,842.0013950Sept 26, 2014Kit - Rub Strip Instl,
Vertical Fin to Fuselage
Sect 46
675U0008-3
45Nov 7, 2014
Operators are encouraged to complete the survey provided in APPENDIX A of this service bulletin to
help Boeing predict the quantity and timing of the Boeing Supplied Kits/Parts.
B. Industry Support Information
Boeing warranty remedies are not available for the inspection and/or repair procedures given in this
service bulletin.
C. Parts Necessary for Each Airplane
1. Kits/Parts
To get the kits/parts shown below, refer to Paragraph 2.A., Material - Price and Availability.
NOTE: One top kit and the items shown in Paragraph 2.C.2., Parts and Materials Supplied by
the Operator, are necessary for each airplane.
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ALL
Kit 675U0008
NotesExisting Part
Number
NameQtyNew Part Number
-3
(a)KIT - RUB STRIP
INSTL, VERTICAL
FIN TO FUSE-
LAGE SECT 46
-675U0008-3
(b)RUB STRIP1675U0008-1
(b)RUB STRIP1675U0008-2
(c)BOLT, PROTRUD-
ING HD
8BACB30NX6K2
(c)BOLT, PROTRUD-
ING HD
2BACB30NX6K3Y
(c)BOLT, PROTRUD-
ING HD
2BACB30NX6K4Y
-COLLAR4BACC30AC6
-COLLAR8BACC30BH6
(a) This kit is only required if the operator chooses to install optional rub
strips in the dorsal fairing wear areas.
(b) This part is not used in production.
(c) If grip length shown is not available at Boeing, fasteners supplied in kits
may be one grip length longer than indicated. Also, if any fasteners part
numbers listed are not available or have been superseded, substitute
fasteners may be supplied in kits.
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator
The following parts or materials are necessary to do the change in this service bulletin. Parts and
materials in the manuals given in Paragraph 1.J., References, can also be necessary. Examine
operator part and material supply to make sure all necessary parts and materials are available.
NotesNameQTYPart Number /
Specification
(a)Primer4
ounces
BMS 10-11, Type
1
(a) (b)Primer4
ounces
BMS 10-79, Type
3
(b) (c)Chemical Conversion Coating2
ounces
Alodine: Type 2,
Class A
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NotesNameQTYPart Number /
Specification
(d)Repair Washersas re-
quired
66-2955-( )
(a) (b)Sealant4
ounces
BMS 5-95
(f)Stock (Repair Doubler)as re-
quired
2024-T3 Clad
Sheet (0.071)
(g)Stock (Repair Filler)as re-
quired
2024-T3 Clad
Sheet (0.063)
(e) (j)BOLT, PROTRUDING HD8BACB30NX6K3
(h) (e)Rivetas re-
quired
BACR15BB6D( )
(h) (e)Rivetas re-
quired
BACR15CE6D( )
(i)Shim2BACS40R014B016F
(i)Shim2BACS40R014C016F
(i)Shim4BACS40R016C019F
(i)Shim2BACS40R016D016F
(i)Shim2BACS40R014E016F
(a) Refer to the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS)
for supplier data.
(b) Required only for FIGURE 3 - Rub Strip Modification or FIGURE 5 - External Doubler
Repair.
(c) Refer to SOPM 20-43-03 or 747 SRM Chapter 51 for material alternatives.
(d) No specific part number required. Make repair washers as required for FIGURE 3 - Rub
Strip Modification or FIGURE 5 - External Doubler Repair. Refer to 747-100/200/300
SRM 51-30-08, or 747-400 SRM 51-40-08, or 747-400F SRM 51-40-08, or 747-400SF
SRM 51-40-08 for accepted procedures.
(e) Refer to 747 Structural Repair Manual Chapter 51 for alternate fasteners.
(f) 0.071 inch thick stock required only if FIGURE 5 - External Doubler Repair is necessary.
(g) 0.063 inch thick stock required only if a filler is necessary during FIGURE 5 - External
Doubler Repair.
(h) If necessary for FIGURE 5 - External Doubler Repair.
(i) These shims could be required during dorsal fairing installation to adjust the fairing to
skin gap. The fairing can also be trimmed to adjust the gap. As an option, equivalent
shims can be made by the operator.
(j) Required only if rub strip is installed over a repair doubler.
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3. Parts Modified and Reidentified
None.
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced
None.
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares
None.
E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability
None.
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin
No special tools or equipment are necessary to do the change in this service bulletin. But, maintenance
and overhaul tools in the manuals given in Paragraph 1.J., References, can be necessary. Examine
operator tool supply to make sure all necessary tools are available.
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3.    ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: KEEP THE WORK AREA, WIRES AND ELECTRICAL BUNDLES CLEAN OF METAL
PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION WHEN YOU USE TOOLS. UNWANTED MATERIAL,
METAL PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION CAUGHT IN WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE BUNDLES. DAMAGED WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE SPARKS OR
OTHER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.
NOTE: 1. Manual titles are referred to by acronyms. Refer to Paragraph 1.J., References, for
definition of the acronyms.
2. Obey all of the warnings and cautions given in the specified manual sections.
3. Unless shown differently, these dimensions and tolerances are used:
– Linear dimensions are in inches
– Tolerance on linear dimensions, other than rivet and bolt edge margins, is plus
or minus 0.03 inch
– Tolerance on rivet and bolt edge margin is plus or minus 0.05 inch
– Angular tolerance is plus or minus 2 degrees
– Hole dimensions for standard solid rivets and fasteners are in Structural Repair
Manual (SRM) Chapter 51
– Torque Values:
— Values for structural fasteners are given in 747 Structural Repair Manual,
Chapter 51.
— Values for airframe maintenance tasks are included in Chapter 20 of 747
Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM).
— Values for engine maintenance tasks are included in Chapter 70 of 747
Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM).
— Non-standard torque values for maintenance tasks are included in the
applicable installation step.
4. Use the approved fastener, process and material substitutions in accordance with
SRM Chapter 51.
5. If the length of any fastener specified in this service bulletin does not meet installation
standards given in SRM Chapter 51, then a fastener of the same specification, or
an approved substitute, with a length which meets the installation standards given
in SRM Chapter 51 may be used. In addition, washers may be installed for fastener
grip length in accordance with SRM Chapter 51. Refer to SOPM 20-50-01 for alternate
full threaded fasteners (screws) needed for installation in this service bulletin.
6. A Detailed Inspection is defined as: An intensive examination of a specific item,
installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting
is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed
appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc. may be
necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.
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7. These work instructions refer to procedures included in other Boeing documents.
When the words "refer to" are used and the operator has an accepted alternative
procedure, the accepted alternative procedure can be used. When the words "in
accordance with" are included in the instruction, the procedure in the Boeing document
must be used.
8. Boeing Service Letter 747-SL-51-048, Damage Reporting and Repair Plan/Design
Guidelines, is an acceptable procedure to request information from Boeing for
additional structural repair instructions. The Service Letter describes what information
must be provided to Boeing before a structural repair can be provided.
9. The instructions in Paragraph 3.B., Work Instructions and the figures can include
operation of tools or test equipment. Boeing Engineering Tool Drawings, the Illustrated
Tool and Equipment Manual, and the Special Tool and Ground Handling Drawing
Index contain data on versions of the tools or test equipment that you can use. It is
permitted to use replaced tools. It is not permitted to use superseded tools.
10. If it is necessary to remove more parts for access, you can remove those parts. If
you can get access without removing identified parts, it is not necessary to remove
all of the identified parts. Jacking and shoring limitations must be observed.
11. Where the work instructions include installation of a kept part, a new or serviceable
part with the same part number can be installed as an alternative to the kept part.
12. If shading is used, shaded areas in Figures are to separate the non-critical and
non-authoritative information from the critical and authoritative information.
13. Use of colors in Figures is based on guidance from the ATA e-Business Program
(ATA) iSpec 2200.
14. When more than one OPTION is given for a CONDITION, do only one of the OPTION
numbers. When more than one ACTION is given for a CONDITION number or an
OPTION number, do all of the ACTION numbers for that CONDITION number or
OPTION number.
15. The compliance times for the actions in Paragraph 3.B., WORK INSTRUCTIONS
are in Paragraph 1.E., Compliance.
16. The initial inspection should be done on both the left side and right side of the airplane.
However, depending on inspection findings and subsequent repairs, follow-on
inspections and compliance times could be different on each side of the airplane.
Therefore, the CONDITIONS, ACTIONS and OPTIONS shown can apply to the skin
(including any repair doublers) on each side of the dorsal fairing independently. The
term "location" as used in the Work Instructions below means the skin (including any
repair doubler) on the left side or the right side of the dorsal fairing.
17. Some steps in the Work Instructions are identified as Required for Compliance (RC).
If this service bulletin is mandated by an Airworthiness Directive (AD), then the steps
identified as RC must be done to comply with the AD. Alternative procedures for
steps not identified with RC can be used if the RC steps can still be done as specified,
and the airplane can be put back in a serviceable condition. An Alternative Method
of Compliance (AMOC) is not necessary for deviations to steps that are not identified
as RC.
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18. The maximum allowable rework depth given in the SRM is 0.015 inch if the damage
is less than 10 inches in length and all of the damage is within an area that is less
than 20 inches x 20 inches square. Otherwise, the maximum allowable rework depth
is 0.012 inch. Refer to 747-100/200/300 SRM 53-30-01 or 747-400 SRM 53-00-01
or 747-400F SRM 53-00-01 or 747-400SF SRM 53-00-01, as applicable.
B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS
Initial Inspection, Repair, and Rub Strip Modification (see Compliance Table 1)
1. Get access to dorsal fairing forward of Station (STA) 2280, and remove the dorsal fairing. Refer
to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 as an accepted procedure.
2. Do PART 1: Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing Removed.
CONDITION 1: NO SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. Do one of the following:
(1) OPTION 1:
(a) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Do PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating.
(b) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do Repetitive Inspection, Repair, or Rub Strip Modification
- Locations with No Skin Wear or Cracks.
(2) OPTION 2:
(a) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
(b) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do Post-Modification Inspection - Locations with Rub Strip
Installed, but Not Repaired.
CONDITION 2: SKIN WEAR FOUND BETWEEN STA 2260 AND STA 2280 THAT IS LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REWORK DEPTH
a. Do one of the following:
(1) OPTION 1:
(a) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Do PART 4: Blend Repair.
(b) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating.
(c) OPTION 1 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend Repair,
but No Rub Strip.
(2) OPTION 2:
(a) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 4: Blend Repair.
(b) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
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(c) OPTION 2 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend Repair
and a Rub Strip Installed.
CONDITION 3: SKIN CRACK FOUND, OR WEAR FOUND BETWEEN STA 2260 AND STA 2280
THAT IS MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REWORK DEPTH
a. Do one of the following:
(1) OPTION 1:
(a) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Do PART 5: Doubler Repair.
(b) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating.
(c) OPTION 1 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair,
but No Rub Strip.
(2) OPTION 2:
(a) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 5: Doubler Repair.
(b) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
(c) OPTION 2 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair
and a Rub Strip Installed.
CONDITION 4: ANY CRACK OR WEAR FOUND FORWARD OF STA 2260
a. Contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
3. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
Repetitive Inspection, Repair, and Rub Strip Modification - Locations with No Skin Wear or
Cracks (see Compliance Table 2)
1. Do PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing
Installed.
CONDITION 5: GAP IS 0.10 INCH OR MORE, AND NO SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. Repeat PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the
Dorsal Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 6: GAP IS LESS THAN 0.10 INCH, AND NO SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. ACTION 1: Do PART 7: Dorsal Fairing Trim or Adjustment.
b. ACTION 2: Repeat PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks
with the Dorsal Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 7: SKIN CRACK FOUND, OR WEAR FOUND DURING PART 6 INSPECTION
a. Do PART 1: Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing Removed.
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CONDITION 8: SKIN WEAR FOUND BETWEEN STA 2260 AND STA 2280 THAT IS LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REWORK DEPTH
(1) Do one of the following:
(a) OPTION 1:
1) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Do PART 4: Blend Repair.
2) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating.
3) OPTION 1 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend
Repair, but No Rub Strip.
(b) OPTION 2:
1) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 4: Blend Repair.
2) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
3) OPTION 2 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend
Repair and a Rub Strip Installed.
CONDITION 9: SKIN CRACK FOUND, OR WEAR FOUND BETWEEN STA 2260 AND STA
2280 THAT IS MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REWORK DEPTH
(1) Do one of the following:
(a) OPTION 1:
1) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Do PART 5: Doubler Repair.
2) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating.
3) OPTION 1 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler
Repair, but No Rub Strip.
(b) OPTION 2:
1) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 5: Doubler Repair.
2) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
3) OPTION 2 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler
Repair and a Rub Strip Installed.
CONDITION 10: ANY CRACK OR WEAR FOUND FORWARD OF STA 2260
(1) Contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
2. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
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Post-Modification Inspection - Locations with Rub Strip Installed, but No Skin Repair (No Skin
Blend, No Skin Doubler. See Compliance Table 3)
1. Do PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing
Installed.
CONDITION 11: GAP IS 0.10 INCH OR MORE, AND NO CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. Repeat PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the
Dorsal Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 12: GAP IS LESS THAN 0.10 INCH, AND NO CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. ACTION 1: Do PART 7: Dorsal Fairing Trim or Adjustment.
b. ACTION 2: Repeat PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks
with the Dorsal Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 13: CRACK, SKIN WEAR, OR RUB STRIP WEAR FOUND DURING PART 6
INSPECTION
a. Do PART 1: Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing Removed.
CONDITION 14: NO CRACK OR SKIN WEAR FOUND DURING PART 1 INSPECTION,
AND RUB STRIP WEAR IS LESS THAN 0.008 INCH.
(1) Repeat PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the
Dorsal Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 15: NO CRACK OR SKIN WEAR FOUND DURING PART 1 INSPECTION,
AND RUB STRIP WEAR IS 0.008 INCH OR MORE.
(1) ACTION 1: Remove the existing rub strip and install a new rub strip in accordance with
PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
(2) ACTION 2: Repeat PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or
Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 16: SKIN WEAR FOUND BETWEEN STA 2260 AND STA 2280 THAT IS LESS
THAN OR EQUAL TO THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REWORK DEPTH
(1) Do one of the following:
(a) OPTION 1:
1) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Do PART 4: Blend Repair.
2) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating.
3) OPTION 1 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend
Repair, but No Rub Strip.
(b) OPTION 2:
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1) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 4: Blend Repair.
2) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
3) OPTION 2 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend
Repair and a Rub Strip Installed.
NOTE: Rub strip would need to be removed to inspect the skin.
CONDITION 17: SKIN CRACK FOUND, OR WEAR FOUND BETWEEN STA 2260 AND
STA 2280 THAT IS MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE REWORK DEPTH
(1) Do one of the following:
(a) OPTION 1:
1) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Do PART 5: Doubler Repair.
2) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating.
3) OPTION 1 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler
Repair, but No Rub Strip.
(b) OPTION 2:
1) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 5: Doubler Repair.
2) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
3) OPTION 2 (ACTION 3): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler
Repair and a Rub Strip Installed.
CONDITION 18: ANY CRACK OR WEAR FOUND FORWARD OF STA 2260
(1) Contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend Repair, but No Rub Strip (see Compliance Table
4)
1. Do PART 8: Detailed and Internal Surface High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) or External
Surface Low Frequency Eddy Current (LFEC) Inspection of the Blended Area and Detailed
Inspection of Unrepaired Areas.
CONDITION 19: NO SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. Do one of the following:
(1) OPTION 1:
(a) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Re-apply teflon coating in accordance with PART 2:
Application of Teflon Coating.
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(b) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Do initial and repeat inspections in accordance with PART
6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal
Fairing Installed.
CONDITION 20: GAP LESS THAN 0.10 INCH, AND NO SKIN CRACK OR WEAR
FOUND
1) Do PART 7: Dorsal Fairing Trim or Adjustment.
(c) OPTION 1 (ACTION 3): Repeat PART 8: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of
the Blended Area and Detailed Inspection of Unrepaired Areas.
(2) OPTION 2:
(a) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
(b) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend Repair
and a Rub Strip Installed.
CONDITION 21: ANY SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. Contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
2. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Blend Repair and a Rub Strip Installed (see Compliance
Table 5)
1. Do PART 8: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of the Blended Area and Detailed Inspection
of Unrepaired Areas, after removal of rub strip.
CONDITION 22: NO SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND, AND RUB STRIP WEAR IS LESS THAN
0.008 INCH.
a. Repeat PART 8: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of the Blended Area and Detailed
Inspection of Unrepaired Areas, after removal of rub strip.
CONDITION 23: NO SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND, AND RUB STRIP WEAR IS 0.008 INCH
OR MORE.
a. ACTION 1: Remove the existing rub strip and install a new rub strip in accordance with PART
3: Rub Strip Modification.
b. ACTION 2: Repeat PART 8: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of the Blended Area and
Detailed Inspection of Unrepaired Areas, while rub strip is removed.
CONDITION 24: ANY SKIN CRACK OR WEAR FOUND
a. Contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
2. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
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Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair, but No Rub Strip (see Compliance
Table 6)
1. Do PART 9: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of Doubler Repair, and Detailed Inspection
of Unrepaired Areas
CONDITION 25: NO CRACK OR WEAR FOUND IN THE SKIN OR DOUBLER
a. Do one of the following:
(1) OPTION 1:
(a) OPTION 1 (ACTION 1): Re-apply teflon coating in accordance with PART 2:
Application of Teflon Coating.
(b) OPTION 1 (ACTION 2): Repeat PART 9: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of
Doubler Repair, and Detailed Inspection of Unrepaired Areas
(2) OPTION 2:
(a) OPTION 2 (ACTION 1): Do PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
(b) OPTION 2 (ACTION 2): Do Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair
and a Rub Strip Installed.
CONDITION 26: ANY CRACK OR WEAR FOUND IN THE SKIN OR DOUBLER
a. Contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
2. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
Post-Repair Inspection - Locations with a Doubler Repair and a Rub Strip Installed (see
Compliance Table 7)
1. Do PART 9: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of Doubler Repair, and Detailed Inspection
of Unrepaired Areas
CONDITION 27: NO CRACK OR WEAR FOUND IN THE SKIN OR DOUBLER, AND RUB STRIP
WEAR IS LESS THAN 0.008 INCH.
a. ACTION 1: Re-install the existing rub strip or install a new rub strip in accordance with PART
3: Rub Strip Modification.
b. ACTION 2: Repeat PART 9: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of Doubler Repair, and
Detailed Inspection of Unrepaired Areas
CONDITION 28: NO CRACK OR WEAR FOUND IN THE SKIN OR DOUBLER, AND RUB STRIP
WEAR IS 0.008 INCH OR MORE.
a. ACTION 1: Install a new rub strip in accordance with PART 3: Rub Strip Modification.
b. ACTION 2: Repeat PART 9: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of Doubler Repair, and
Detailed Inspection of Unrepaired Areas
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CONDITION 29: ANY CRACK OR WEAR FOUND IN THE SKIN OR DOUBLER
a. Contact Boeing for repair instructions and do the repair.
2. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
PART 1: Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing Removed
1. Before removing the dorsal fairing, trace a line on the skin around the entire lower edge of the
dorsal fairing. This will help to identify where to inspect, and where to apply teflon coating (if used)
after the dorsal fairing is removed. do not use any object that could damage the skin.
2. Remove the dorsal fairing from the airplane. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400
AMM 55-30-03 as an accepted procedure.
3. RC - Do a detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the skin in accordance with FIGURE 1.
NOTE: This detailed inspection of the skin includes detailed inspection of any existing doubler
or rub strip that has been installed over the skin within the inspection area.
4. After the necessary actions have been completed, do the following:
a. Install the dorsal fairing. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03
as an accepted procedure.
b. RC - Make sure the gap between the edge of the dorsal fairing and the skin is 0.10-0.17 inch.
NOTE: Adjust the fairing as required. No more than 0.10 - 0,17 trim is allowed per side.
c. If the gap is not within limits, trim the edge of the dorsal fairing or change the shim thicknesses
at the dorsal fairing attach points in order to meet the gap requirements. Refer to
747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 for accepted procedures.
PART 2: Application of Teflon Coating
1. RC - Apply teflon coating to the skin in accordance with FIGURE 2.
NOTE: Application of teflon coating to the skin should include application of teflon coating to any
existing doubler in the application area.
2. After the necessary actions have been completed, do the following:
a. Install the dorsal fairing. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03
as an accepted procedure.
b. RC - Make sure the gap between the edge of the dorsal fairing and the skin is 0.10-0.17 inch.
NOTE: Adjust the fairing as required. No more than 0.10 - 0,17 trim is allowed per side.
c. If the gap is not within limits, trim the edge of the dorsal fairing or change the shim thicknesses
at the dorsal fairing attach points in order to meet the gap requirements. Refer to
747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 for accepted procedures.
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PART 3: Rub Strip Modification
1. RC - Install rub strips in accordance with FIGURE 3.
2. After the necessary actions have been completed, do the following:
a. Install the dorsal fairing. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03
as an accepted procedure.
b. RC - Make sure the gap between the edge of the dorsal fairing and the skin is 0.10-0.17 inch.
NOTE: Adjust the fairing as required. No more than 0.10 - 0,17 trim is allowed per side.
c. If the gap is not within limits, trim the edge of the dorsal fairing or change the shim thicknesses
at the dorsal fairing attach points in order to meet the gap requirements. Refer to
747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 for accepted procedures.
PART 4: Blend Repair
1. RC - Do a blend repair in accordance with 747-100/200/300 SRM 53-30-01 or 747-400 SRM
53-00-01 or 747-400F SRM 53-00-01 or 747-400SF SRM 53-00-01, as applicable.
PART 5: Doubler Repair
1. RC - Install an external repair doubler in accordance with FIGURE 5.
PART 6: Gap Measurement and Detailed Inspection for Wear or Cracks with the Dorsal Fairing
Installed
1. RC - Measure the gap between the edge of the dorsal fairing and the skin, and do a detailed
inspection for wear or cracks in the skin and rub strip, if installed, in accordance with FIGURE 4.
2. After the necessary actions have been completed, do the following:
a. Install the dorsal fairing. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03
as an accepted procedure.
b. RC - Make sure the gap between the edge of the dorsal fairing and the skin is 0.10-0.17 inch.
NOTE: Adjust the fairing as required. No more than 0.10 - 0,17 trim is allowed per side.
c. If the gap is not within limits, trim the edge of the dorsal fairing or change the shim thicknesses
at the dorsal fairing attach points in order to meet the gap requirements. Refer to
747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 for accepted procedures.
PART 7: Dorsal Fairing Trim and/or Shim Adjustment
1. RC - Trim the dorsal fairing and/or adjust the thickness of the installation shims to obtain a gap of
0.10-0.17 inch. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 as an accepted
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NOTE: Trimming of the dorsal fairing is likely to be required after the initial gap measurement,
or when a new dorsal fairing is installed. However, adjustment of the installation shims
to change the gap is optional as long as bulb seal compression is maintained. If the fairing
will be trimmed, do the following steps.
2. If no more work is required, install the dorsal fairing. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or
747-400 AMM 55-30-03 as an accepted procedure.
PART 8: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of The Blended Area and Detailed Inspection
of Unrepaired Areas
1. Remove the dorsal fairing from the airplane. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400
AMM 55-30-03 as an accepted procedure.
2. RC - Do an Eddy Current inspection for cracks (remove rub strip if installed) in the skin in any area
where a blend repair was previously done. Do the Internal Surface HFEC inspection in accordance
with 747 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-11, procedure 4 or 23. Do the External Surface LFEC inspection
in accordance with 747 NDT Manual 6, 53-30-00, procedure 5. Do the inspection in both the vertical
and horizontal directions.
3. RC - Do a detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the skin in accordance with FIGURE 1.
4. After the necessary actions have been completed, do the following:
a. Install the dorsal fairing. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03
as an accepted procedure.
b. RC - Make sure the gap between the edge of the dorsal fairing and the skin is 0.10-0.17 inch.
NOTE: Adjust the fairing as required. No more than 0.10 - 0,17 trim is allowed per side.
c. If the gap is not within limits, trim the edge of the dorsal fairing or change the shim thicknesses
at the dorsal fairing attach points in order to meet the gap requirements. Refer to
747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 for accepted procedures.
PART 9: Detailed and HFEC or LFEC Inspection of Doubler Repair, and Detailed Inspection of
Unrepaired Areas
1. Remove the dorsal fairing from the airplane. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400
AMM 55-30-03 as an accepted procedure.
2. Remove any existing teflon coating from the HFEC inspection area.
3. If an existing rub strip is installed over the doubler repair, remove the rub strip.
4. RC - Do a detailed inspection for wear on the rub strip.
5. RC - Do Internal Surface HFEC or External Surface LFEC inspections for cracks in the external
doubler in accordance with FIGURE 6.
6. RC - Do a detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the skin in accordance with FIGURE 1.
7. After the necessary actions have been completed, do the following:
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a. Install the dorsal fairing. Refer to 747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03
as an accepted procedure.
b. RC - Make sure the gap between the edge of the dorsal fairing and the skin is 0.10-0.17 inch.
NOTE: Adjust the fairing as required. No more than 0.10 - 0,17 trim is allowed per side.
c. If the gap is not within limits, trim the edge of the dorsal fairing or change the shim thicknesses
at the dorsal fairing attach points in order to meet the gap requirements. Refer to
747-100/200/300 AMM 55-30-03 or 747-400 AMM 55-30-03 for accepted procedures.
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The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure. The QTY
numbers shown below are the number of parts necessary for each airplane.
More DataQtyIdentificationNameTaskStep
(a) (b) (c)1146U3214-( ) OR
65B04155-( )
SkinInspect1
(a) Do a detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the skin in the area shown. Inspect a minimum of 3.0 inches
on both sides of where the dorsal fairing edge is located when the dorsal fairing is installed.
(b) If a doubler is installed in the inspection area, also do a detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the
doubler.
(c) If a rub strip is installed in the inspection area, also do a detailed inspection for wear or cracks in the rub
strip.
FIGURE 1: DETAILED INSPECTION FOR WEAR OR CRACKS WITH THE DORSAL FAIRING REMOVED
(SHEET 1 OF 1)
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The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure. The QTY
numbers shown below are the number of parts necessary for each airplane.
More DataQtyIdentificationNameTaskStep
(a)4 OzBMS 10-11, TYPE 1PrimerApply1
(b)8 OzBMS 10-86, TYPE 1
OR TYPE 2
Teflon CoatingApply2
(a) Refer to SOPM 20-41-02 for accepted procedures. If a doubler repair has been done between STA 2260
and STA 2280, apply the primer over the doubler instead of the skin.
FIGURE 2: APPLICATION OF TEFLON COATING
(SHEET 1 OF 2)
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(b) Refer to SOPM 20-44-01 and/or 747-400 AMM 51-24-04 for accepted procedures. Apply the teflon coating
in the area shown. Make sure the teflon coating extends a minimum of 2.0 inches on both sides of where
the dorsal fairing edge is located when the dorsal fairing is installed. Apply the teflon coating with a minimum
thickness of 0.005 inch. If a doubler repair has been done between STA 2260 and STA 2280, apply the
teflon coating over the doubler instead of the skin.
FIGURE 2: APPLICATION OF TEFLON COATING
(SHEET 2 OF 2)
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FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
(SHEET 1 OF 8)
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SHEAR  TIE  _STRAP  - S-2L  SHEAR  TIE  SB 747-53-2721  RUB STRIP  (IF INSTALLED)
STA  2280  STRINGER
EXISTING  DOUBLER  GIAP MAX.
EXISTING  STRINGER  (WITHOUT DOUBLER REPAIR)
FWD
SHEAR TIE  € 6 8 10 11
RUB STRIP
STA  2260  EXISTING  SHEAR TIE
EXISTING  STRAP  DORSAL  FAIRING  EDGE  LOCATION  EXISTING  SKIN PANEL
2314210
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
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TEAR  - STRAP  • S-2L  SHEAR  REPAIR  DOUBLER
SHEAR
STA  2280
EXISTING  EXISTING  STRINGER  DOUBLER  (WITH DOUBLER REPAIR)
SHEAR TIE  5 6 3 10 11
RUB STRIP
STA  2260  SHEAR TIE
EXISTING  STRAP  EDGE  EXISTING  SKIN PANEL
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
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SB 747-53-2721  (IF INSTALLED)  SHEAR  TIE  *STRAP
RUB STRIP  - S-3R
STRINGER
0.10  GAP MAX.  EXISTING  DOUBLER
EXISTING  STRINGER  (WITHOUT DOUBLER REPAIR)
€63 DI  SHEAR TIE
RUB STRIP
EXISTING  SHEAR TIE  STA  2260
EXISTING  SKIN PANEL
2314268
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
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STRINGER  - S-3R  REPAIR  DOUBLER  SHEAR  TIE  TEAR  AR
+  +  +
+  +
EXISTING  DOUBLER
EXISTING  STRINGER  (WITH DOUBLER REPAIR)
5 € 8 10 11  7  SHEAR TIE
RUB STRIP
STA  2260
EXISTING  SKIN PANEL  EXISTING  STRAP
2314275
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
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The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure. The QTY
numbers shown below are the number of parts necessary for each airplane.
NOTE: The following procedure gives instructions for installation of a rub strip on both the left side and right
side of the dorsal fairing. It is acceptable to install a rub strip on only the left side or the right side.
However, inspection requirements and compliance times will be different for areas with a rub strip vs.
areas without a rub strip.
More DataQtyIdentificationNameTaskStep
(a)-BMS 10-86, TYPE 1
OR TYPE 2
Teflon CoatingRemove1
(b)4-Existing FastenersRemove2
(c)--Existing FinishRemove3
(d)2 OzTYPE 2, CLASS AChemical Conversion
Coating
Apply4
(e)2 OzBMS 10-79, TYPE 3PrimerApply5
(f)1675U0008-1RUB STRIPLocate6
(f)1675U0008-2RUB STRIPLocate
(g)2-Tapered FillersLocate
(h)4-Existing HolesDrill / Ream7
(h)8-New HolesDrill / Ream
(i)1675U0008-1RUB STRIPDrill / Ream8
(i)1675U0008-2RUB STRIPDrill / Ream
--Tapered FillersDrill / Ream
(j)4-Repair WashersInstall (New)9
(k)4 OzBMS 5-95Faying Surface SealantApply10
Left side.1675U0008-1RUB STRIPInstall (New)11
Right side.1675U0008-2RUB STRIPInstall (New)
--Tapered FillersInstall (New)
(a) Remove any existing teflon coating that was previously applied to the skin or doubler. Refer to SOPM 20-
30-02 for accepted procedures. If there is no existing teflon coating, this step is not necessary.
(b) Remove existing fasteners at the locations shown that will be used to attach the forward ends of the rub
strips.
(c) Remove any loose or damaged finish (primer and/or enamel) in the area that the rub strips will be installed.
Blend the edges of the remaining finish to make a smooth surface. Refer to SOPM 20-30-02 for accepted
procedures.
(d) Apply Type 2, Class A chemical conversion coating (F-17.10) to bare aluminum. Refer to SOPM 20-43-
03 for accepted procedures.
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
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(e) Apply BMS 10-79, Type 3 primer (F-19.47) to the reworked area plus a minimum of 0.25 inch beyond the
edge of where the rub strips will be installed. Refer to SOPM 20-44-04 for accepted procedures.
(f) Locate the rub strip as shown along the intersection of the skin and the dorsal fairing edge. If existing rub
strips have been installed aft of STA 2280 in accordance with Service Bulletin 747-53-2721, locate the
aft ends of the new rub strips with a maximum gap of 0.10 inch from the Service Bulletin 747-53-2721
rub strips. Maintain 1.7D minimum edge margin at new and existing fastener locations common to the
rub strip.
(g) Make and install tapered fillers for area adjacent to repair doubler as shown. Taper the fillers down to a
minimum thickness of 0.020 inch, with a taper ratio of at least 100 to 1. Install the tapered fillers with BMS
5-95 sealant. Limit pull-up to all parts to 0.010 maximum. Refer to SOPM 20-50-19 as an accepted pro-
cedures.
(h) Drill holes through the entire stack up to the size specified in the fastener table.
(i) Remove the rub strips and drill holes through the rub strips only to 0.247-0.258 inch diameter at existing
fastener locations, and 0.218-0.229 inch diameter at new fastener location.
(j) Make and install repair washers in the countersinks of the existing holes where fasteners were removed.
Refer to 747-100/200/300 SRM 51-30-08, or 747-400 SRM 51-40-08, or 747-400F SRM 51-40-08, for
accepted procedures. After the repair washers are firmly bonded in place, shave the washers flush within
+0.005 inch of the skin surface.
(k) Apply BMS 5-95 faying surface sealant to the mating surfaces of the rub strips and skin. Refer to SOPM
20-50-19 for accepted procedures. After rub strip installation, form the squeeze out into a small fillet
around the edge of the rub strips.
The codes shown below agree with the letter shown in the upper left corner of the fastener symbols in the figure.
A number in the lower right corner gives the grip length of the fastener. The QTY numbers shown below are the
number of fasteners necessary for this figure.
More DataHole DiaQtyIdentificationNameCode
Drill 0.247-0.258 inch di-
ameter through rub strips
only.
0.216-0.2192BACB30NX6K3YBOLT, PROTRUDING
HD
A
(a) (b)
--2BACC30AC6COLLAR
Drill 0.247-0.258 inch di-
ameter through rub strips
only.
0.216-0.2192BACB30NX6K4YBOLT, PROTRUDING
HD
B
(a) (b)
--2BACC30AC6COLLAR
0.218-0.229 inch diameter
through rub strips only.
0.187-0.1908BACB30NX6K2BOLT, PROTRUDING
HD
C
(a) (b)
--8BACC30BH6COLLAR
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
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0.218-0.229 inch diameter
through rub strips only.
0.187-0.1908BACB30NX6K3BOLT, PROTRUDING
HD
D
(a) (b) (c)
--8BACC30BH6COLLAR
(a) Maintain 2D minimum edge margin.
(b) Install fasteners wet with BMS 5-95 sealant. Refer to SOPM 20-50-19, fastener sealing Method 2 as an
accepted procedure.
(c) Install this fastener as required at locations where a doubler repair has been accomplished.
FIGURE 3: RUB STRIP MODIFICATION
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