AD 2015-12-07

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-12-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0575
FR Citation
80 FR 34244

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Delamination damage to the lightning strike applique (LSA) on leading edge (LE) variable camber krueger (VCK) flaps at positions 6 through 9 (left wing) and 18 through 21 (right wing). This can reduce lightning strike protection capability and result in uncommanded motion of the trailing edge flap system.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections to detect delamination damage of the LSA on the specified LE VCK flaps. Take corrective actions if delamination is found.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-8F and 747-8 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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