AD 05-2578

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
05-2578
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
FR Citation
70 FR 7174

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 767-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking at 'oil-can' boundaries on the aft pressure bulkhead could result in rapid depressurization and possible damage or interference with airplane control systems penetrating the bulkhead, leading to loss of controllability.

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Required Actions

Inspect the aft pressure bulkhead for damage and cracking using detailed and eddy current inspections. Perform one-time detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections of any 'oil-can' on the aft pressure bulkhead. Take corrective actions as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes, as specified in the existing AD.

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