AD 2001-08-23

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-08-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-87-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 21069

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the outboard pitch load fittings on the wing front spar, which could lead to loss of the upper link load path and result in separation of the strut and engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the outboard pitch load fittings of the wing front spar using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections. Perform rework or replacement of cracked parts as necessary. Optional replacement of uncracked fittings with improved design fittings to terminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 767-200 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-57A0070, Revision 1.

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