AD 2005-10-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-10-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-214-AD
FR Citation
70 FR 28797

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 777-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the lower t-chord at the bolt holes common to the paddle fittings, which could result in fractures of one or more t-chord segments, leading to detachment of the lower wing panel and consequent loss of the wing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fastener holes for cracks using high frequency eddy current inspection. Repair the hole if necessary. Replace the fasteners with new inconel bolts.

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Compliance Time

Within approximately 20,000 total flight cycles, or 80,000 total flight hours, as specified in Revision 2 of Boeing Service Bulletin 777-57A0040.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes, as specified in the referenced service bulletin.

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