AD 2013-02-51

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-02-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0091
FR Citation
78 FR 12231

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Recent incidents involving lithium ion battery failures that resulted in release of flammable electrolytes, heat damage, and smoke on two Model 787-8 airplanes.

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Required Actions

Before further flight, modify the battery system, or take other actions, in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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