AD 2007-13-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-13-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25973
FR Citation
72 FR 33856

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 777 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Excessive freeplay of control surfaces can cause unacceptable airframe vibration during flight, leading to the potential for flutter, which can cause damage to the control surface structure and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive measurements of the freeplay of the right and left elevators, rudder, and rudder tab, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Repetitive lubrication of the elevator, rudder, and rudder tab components.

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Compliance Time

Within 12,000 flight hours or 36 months, whichever occurs first, for freeplay measurements. Within 5,000 flight hours or 16 months, whichever occurs first, for lubrication.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 777 airplanes.

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