Assessing the ageing 747-400’s base maintenance, Issue 83 Aug/Sep 2012
Issue 83 Aug/Sep 2012
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The oldest 747-400s have been through four full base check cycles, and some aircraft are approaching their fifth D check. The routine MPD tasks, ageing programmes, major ADs and additional cosmetic base maintenance requirements over five successive base checks are examined.