AD 2013-10-02

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-10-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1109
FR Citation
78 FR 28729

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking can occur on the primary strut structure before an airplane reaches its design service objective, leading to reduced structural integrity of the strut.

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Required Actions

Modify the nacelle strut and wing structure, and repair any damage found during the modification. Use the applicable service information after the effective date of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within the maximum compliance time limit specified in this AD, which overrides the optional threshold formula results.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 757-200 and -200PF series airplanes, certificated in any category, line numbers 1 through 735 inclusive, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01518SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the required actions.

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