AD 2013-03-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrectly installed main slat track downstop assemblies could cause a puncture in the slat track housing and lead to a fuel leak and potential fire.
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Required Actions
Inspect the inboard and outboard main slat track downstop assemblies and apply torque to the main track downstop assembly nuts of slat numbers 1 through 10, excluding the outboard track of slats 1 and 10. Inspect all slat track housings for foreign object debris (FOD) and visible damage. Take corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months of the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes.
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