AD 2014-05-03

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2014-05-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0830
FR Citation
79 FR 12375

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the fuselage skin underneath the satellite communication (SATCOM) antenna adapter, which could lead to rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections of the visible fuselage skin and doubler (if installed) for cracking, corrosion, and any indication of contact of a certain fastener to a bonding jumper. Repair is required if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes, as specified in the referenced service information.

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