Boeing Issues Airworthiness Directive for 747-100 to 747SP Series Airplanes to Detect Fatigue Cracking

Summary

Boeing has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring one-time and repetitive inspections for cracks in the wing, horizontal stabilizer, and fuselage skin of certain 747-100 to 747SP series airplanes, with the goal of detecting and correcting fatigue cracking to prevent structural failure and loss of control.