FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747-100 and -300 Series Airplanes

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing 747-100, -200B, -200C, -200F, and -300 series airplanes to inspect for chafing between engine thrust control cables and cable penetration holes. The inspection is necessary to prevent engine failure and reduced airplane controllability during landing.