AD 2003-18-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines

AD Number
2003-18-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-370-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 53496

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney Engines

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut.

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Required Actions

Modify the nacelle strut and wing structure on both sides of the airplane in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-54-0034 or Revision 1. Accomplish the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 757-54-0027 and 757-54-0036 as applicable. Repair any damage to airplane structure found during the modification, as required.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,000 flight cycles after November 13, 2000, or prior to the accumulation of 37,500 total flight cycles, or within 20 years since the date of manufacture, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757 series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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