Transport i infrastruktura · 03/12/2004

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747 Series Airplanes to Detect Stress Corrosion Cracking

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 747 series airplanes to detect and correct stress corrosion cracking of the stop support fittings of the main entry doors, which could lead to damage and loss of a door and rapid decompression of the airplane.