AD 2008-16-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 777-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks found in the external skin on the left and right sides of the Section 48 fuselage panel, which could join together and result in reduced structural integrity of support structure for the vertical and horizontal stabilizers and inability of the airplane to sustain limit loads.
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Required Actions
Inspect for any wrinkle in certain external skin panels and for cracking at the fuselage bulkhead shear tie end fastener locations at Stations 2195.75, 2221.65, and 2245.70 of the Section 48 panel of the fuselage, between stringers 5 and 10 on the left and right sides. Perform all applicable investigative and corrective actions before further flight. Repeat inspections at the intervals specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0051.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0051, except counting from the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0051, dated November 8, 2007.
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