AD 2003-10-11

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

AD Number
2003-10-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-10-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 28703

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Corroded, cracked, or broken barrel nuts that attach the vertical fin to body section 48, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the vertical fin attachment joint, loss of the vertical fin, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the barrel nuts and bolts attaching the vertical fin to body section 48. Replace all H-11 steel alloy barrel nuts and bolts with Inconel nuts and bolts. Revise the torque specification for the new bolts.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance time specified in the existing AD, but reduced as per this amendment.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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