AD 2013-07-11

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-07-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0497
FR Citation
78 FR 22185

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Scribe lines can occur where external decals are installed or removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, or external doublers. These scribe lines can develop into fatigue cracks in the skin, which can grow and cause sudden decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for scribe lines in the skin along lap joints, butt joints, certain external doublers, and the large cargo door hinges. Add an inspection for scribe lines where external decals have been applied or removed across lap joints, large cargo door hinges, and external doublers. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, or at the applicable time specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-53A0054, Revision 1, dated November 4, 2010, for the scribe line inspection, whichever is later.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes.

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