AD 2015-15-06

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-15-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0108
FR Citation
80 FR 61093

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of hinge assembly fractures found before certain required compliance times in AD 2003-13-01. This could lead to the inboard aft flap separating from the wing and potentially striking the airplane, resulting in damage to the surrounding structure and potential personal injury.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracks and fractures of the outboard hinge fitting assemblies on the trailing edge of the inboard main flap. Perform follow-on and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, inspect to determine if a tool runout option has been performed in the area. Optional terminating action is provided for certain inspections.

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Compliance Time

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

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes, as specified in the referenced service information and AD applicability.

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