AD 2011-03-15

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 767 Airplanes

AD Number
2011-03-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0377
FR Citation
76 FR 8615

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Model 767 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 767 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrectly installed main track downstop assemblies can allow the main track downstop hardware to fall into the track housing and cause a puncture in the track housing when the slat is retracted, potentially resulting in a fuel leak and increased risk of fire.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection for correct main track downstop assembly, thread protrusion, and damaged or missing parts of the main track downstop assemblies of the outboard slats. Investigate and correct as necessary. Perform a detailed inspection for foreign objects, debris, and damage to the wall of the track housing of the outboard slats, and correct as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes, as specified in the referenced service bulletin.

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