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EASA Regulations for Boeing 747-400F

14 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 747-400F.

EASA AD US-2023-12-14

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, including 747-100 through 747-400F variants. This amendment supersedes a previous Airworthiness Directive and updates the airplane flight manual to include new limitations and operating procedures related to interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband signals affecting radio altimeter performance.

Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2023-03-20

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Airworthiness Limitations Section — Amendment

The FAA Airworthiness Directive 2023-03-20 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. It mandates revisions to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations related to the fuel system. This directive aims to enhance safety by reducing the risk of fuel tank ignition sources.

Mar 28, 2023
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EASA AD US-2022-10-11

Wings - Fuel Tank Fasteners - Inspection / Maintenance Program Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2022-10-11 addresses certain Boeing 747 series airplanes, including models 747-100B SUD, 747-200B/C/F, 747-300, 747SP, 747-400/D/F. This directive focuses on inspecting and maintaining fuel tank fasteners that have insufficient bonding, which could lead to arcing during lightning strikes or electrical faults. It mandates revisions to maintenance programs to include more restrictive airworthiness limitations to enhance fuel tank safety.

Jun 23, 2022
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EASA AD US-2022-06-16

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2023-12-14

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2022-06-16 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 747 series airplanes including models 747-100 through 747-400F. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to incorporate specific operating procedures related to takeoff, instrument landing system approaches, non-precision approaches, and go-around maneuvers in the presence of 5G C-Band interference. This directive aims to mitigate risks posed by interference with radio altimeters from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band.

Mar 17, 2022
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EASA AD US-2021-26-10

Equipment / Furnishings - BMS 8-39 Urethane Foam Fire-Retardant Seals - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-26-10 addresses certain Boeing 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 urethane foam seals used in various areas of these aircraft due to deterioration of their fire-retardant properties over time. This directive aims to maintain fire safety by ensuring proper sealing in critical compartments.

Feb 15, 2022
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400DBoeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2021-14-10

Equipment / Furnishings - Forward Cargo Compartment Insulation Blankets - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive 2021-14-10 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes. It mandates inspections of the forward cargo compartment insulation blankets for degraded Boeing Material Specification (BMS) 8-39 urethane foam, which has diminished fire-retardant properties with age. The directive requires replacement of exposed or compromised foam and seals to maintain fire safety standards.

Jul 27, 2021
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EASA AD 2021-0138

Time Limits / Maintenance Checks — Damage Tolerance of Fatigue Critical Structure — Implementation

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2021-0138 is an airworthiness directive issued by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency affecting Boeing 747-400F aeroplanes equipped with EASA Supplemental Type Certificate 10068342. It mandates updated maintenance checks and time limits related to the damage tolerance of fatigue critical structures following the installation of a dual non-activated GNSS unit and antenna. The directive ensures continued airworthiness by requiring compliance with revised maintenance programs and instructions.

Jun 9, 2021
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2021-08-04

Oxygen - Oxygen Mask Stowage Box Unit - Inspection / Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-04 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing crew oxygen mask stowage box units on certain Boeing airplanes, including Model 737-700, -700C, -800, -900ER, Model 747-400F, and Model 767-200 and -300 series. The directive requires inspections and possible replacement or re-identification of affected oxygen mask stowage box units to prevent potential ignition sources or valve jams. This AD expands the applicability beyond the original scope of AD 2013-07-09 to include additional airplane models.

Apr 26, 2021
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EASA AD US-2020-18-02

NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED

The document titled NOT ADOPTED - EASA DECISION ATTACHED is an EASA decision regarding the FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-02. This FAA AD applies to certain Boeing 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series aircraft and mandates modifications to the fuel quantity indicating system to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank. EASA has decided not to adopt this FAA AD due to insufficient data to justify the required corrective actions.

Oct 26, 2020
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EASA AD US-2020-15-14

Fuselage - Longeron Extension Fittings - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2020-15-14 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 747 series airplanes, including models 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage longeron extension fittings for cracking and requires repairs if cracks are found. It applies to airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53A2860, Revision 3, dated November 11, 2019.

Aug 14, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-100Boeing 747-200Boeing 747-300Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400FBoeing 747SRBoeing 747SP

EASA AD US-2020-03-20

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-02-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-20 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing aircraft models including MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, all 737-8 and 737-9, all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER series, certain 747-400 and 747-400F, certain 757 and 767, and all 777 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit operations requiring less than 0.3 required navigational performance (RNP) within a specified geographic area for airplanes equipped with a Collins GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR) with certain software versions. The AD was issued due to reports of loss or degradation of GPS data affecting positional accuracy.

Feb 18, 2020
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EASA AD US-2019-22-02

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-01-08

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-22-02 is a final rule addressing uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats on all Boeing 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-8F, and 747-8 series airplanes. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and checks of the horizontal movement system and actuators, detailed inspections for certain airplanes, and applicable corrective actions. It also provides an optional terminating action for certain seat models to resolve the unsafe condition.

Dec 16, 2019
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EASA AD US-2019-19-02

Fuselage - Underwing Longerons - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 205 (October 23, 2019) Final Rule titled 'Fuselage - Underwing Longerons - Inspection' is an FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2019-19-02) applicable to certain Boeing 747-400 and 747-400F series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the underwing longerons and adjacent fuselage skins to detect fatigue cracks and requires corrective actions if cracks are found.

Oct 29, 2019
Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 747-400Boeing 747-400F

EASA AD US-2017-22-10

Equipment / Furnishings - Fastener Assemblies - Replacement

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2017-22-10 addresses certain Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400F, and 747-8F series airplanes. This directive mandates the replacement of fastener assemblies on the crew access ladder handrails due to reported failures. The directive aims to prevent potential serious or fatal injuries resulting from loose fastener assemblies.

Dec 4, 2017
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