AD 2015-11-04

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0756
FR Citation
80 FR 30605

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracked midspar fittings on the inboard and outboard nacelle struts, which could result in the loss of the structural integrity of the midspar fitting, leading to an unsafe separation of the engine and consequent wing fire.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections for cracking of the inboard and outboard midspar fittings of the nacelle struts and of the torque bulkhead, midspar chords, drag fitting, and front spar support, followed by applicable related investigative and corrective actions; replacing the midspar fittings; and performing other specified actions.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes.

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