AD 2002-11-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-11-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-35-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 38587

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 777 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking or missing pieces of the cove skin, or undersized seal inserts installed in the spanwise bulb seals, on the outboard leading edge slats on the wings, which could result in skin separation or structural damage to the leading edge slats and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of the cove skin on the outboard leading edge slats. Perform corrective actions if necessary. For airplanes with the optional modification, conduct a one-time inspection for undersized seal inserts in the spanwise bulb seals on certain slats and replace seal assemblies with new ones if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 777 series airplanes, including additional airplanes not previously covered by the existing AD, and those with the optional modification.

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