Regulation & law · 19/11/2007

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 747-100 and 747-200 Series Airplanes Powered by GE CF6-45/50 and P&W JT9D Engines

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing a new airworthiness directive (AD) to inspect and repair cracks and broken fasteners on the rear engine mount bulkhead of certain Boeing 747-100 and 747-200 series airplanes powered by General Electric CF6-45/50 and Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines, in order to prevent possible engine separation and loss of load path.