AD 2002-08-15

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-08-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-209-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 19661

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the tripod strut assembly due to a preload condition, which could result in loss of control of the inboard leading edge slat or separation of the slat from the airplane, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the tripod strut assembly of the inboard support of the leading edge slat of the wing for a preload condition. If necessary, inspect and replace the existing tripod struts with new, adjustable struts.

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Affected Aircraft

Certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes.

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