AD 2014-20-10

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2014-20-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0654
FR Citation
79 FR 60331

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Hydraulic fluid contamination (in liquid, vapor, and/or solid (coked) form) in the strut forward dry bay could result in hydrogen embrittlement of the titanium forward engine mount bulkhead fittings, leading to inability to carry engine loads and potential engine separation. Hydrogen embrittlement could also cause through-crack formation, allowing engine fire to breach into the strut, resulting in an uncontained strut fire.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive general visual inspections of the strut forward dry bay for hydraulic fluid presence. Investigate and correct contamination, including checking drain lines for blockage due to hydraulic fluid coking, and cleaning or replacing drain lines as necessary. Repair conditions using an approved method or data meeting the certification basis of the airplane, approved by the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Organization Designation Authorization (ODA).

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Compliance Time

Within the inspection intervals specified in the referenced service information.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes, including additional airplanes added to the applicability by this AD.

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