AD 2012-12-14

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-12-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0035
FR Citation
77 FR 37770

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking on the lower main sill inner chord of the hatch opening of the overwing emergency exit, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the hatch opening and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections for cracking, corrosion damage, and any other irregularity of the lower main sill inner chord and surrounding structure, and repair if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes.

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