AD/B747/276 - Thrust Reverser Modifications and Tests (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Boeing 747 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B747/276 Thrust Reverser Modifications and Tests 7/2002

Applicability: Model 747-200 and 300 series aeroplanes powered by General Electric Model CF6- 80C2 series engines with Power Management Control engine controls.

Requirement: 1. Install an actuation system lock bracket and fastening hardware to each thrust reverser in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Service Bulletin 78-1007, Revision 1, dated 18 March, 1997, or Middle River Aircraft Systems Service Bulletin 78-1007, Revision 2, dated 10 March, 1998.

2. Install an actuation system lock (also called an electro- mechanical lock or electro-mechanical brake) on each thrust reverser in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Lockheed Martin Service Bulletin 78-1020, Revision 2, dated 20 March, 1997, or Middle River Aircraft Systems Service Bulletin 78-1020, Revision 3, dated 16 March, 1998.

3. Carry out thrust reverser wiring modifications of the wings, strut, and fuselage, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-78-2144, Revision 1, dated 11 April, 1996.