AD 2013-23-03

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-23-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0871
FR Citation
78 FR 68345

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fracture of inboard actuator attach fittings of the outboard flap due to incorrect machining with a cylindrical profile instead of a conical profile, resulting in reduced wall thickness.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine the part number of the inboard actuator attach fittings of the outboard flap. For affected fittings, perform a detailed inspection for a cylindrical defect and replace if necessary. As an option, replace affected fittings without detailed inspection.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes.

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