AD 2010-14-13

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777 Airplanes

AD Number
2010-14-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-1249
FR Citation
75 FR 39811

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Model 777 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 777 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Bolt securing the downstop migrating out of the fitting and contacting the slat can, causing a hole in the inboard main track slat can for outboard slat number 12. This can lead to fuel leakage into the fixed wing leading edge in excess of the capacity of the draining system, potentially resulting in an uncontained fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect the bolt, nut, and downstop of the slat track assembly to check for missing parts and ensure thread protrusion is within specified limits. Inspect slat cans at outboard slat number 3 and 12 outboard main track locations for holes and wear damage. Replace downstop hardware for outboard slats number 3 and 12 outboard and inboard main track locations if necessary. Perform related investigative and corrective actions as needed.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes, as specified in the AD, with certain configurations or service history as outlined in the referenced service bulletin.

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