AD 2014-05-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| engine | Rolls-Royce | RB211 | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the strut, due to actual operational loads applied to the nacelle being higher than the analytical loads used during initial design.
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Required Actions
Modify the nacelle strut and wing structure. For certain airplanes, perform repetitive detailed inspections of certain aft bulkhead fasteners for loose or missing fasteners, and take corrective action if necessary. For other airplanes, perform a one-time detailed inspection of the middle gusset of the inboard side load fitting for proper alignment and realign if necessary; perform a one-time eddy current inspection of certain fastener holes for cracking and repair if necessary; and inspect certain fasteners for loose or missing fasteners, replacing with new fasteners if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within a specified maximum compliance time limit (not detailed in the provided text).
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211 engines.
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