Boeing 747 Pilots: Check Landing Gear for Shoddy Grinding Fixes
Published Date: 2/10/2025
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Summary
If you own or fly on certain Boeing 747 models, heads up! The FAA found some landing gear parts might be damaged from a grinding mistake, which could be unsafe. They’re requiring owners to replace these parts soon to keep everyone safe, so expect some maintenance and costs coming your way.
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Boeing 747 landing-gear parts must be replaced
The FAA requires owners/operators of the listed Boeing Model 747 series to replace any affected landing gear outer cylinders because improper inner-diameter grinding may have caused heat damage. The AD applies to Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SP, and 747SR airplanes and covers nose landing gear (NLG), body landing gear (BLG), and wing landing gear (WLG) outer cylinders.
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