AD 2015-15-15

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-15-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0348
FR Citation
80 FR 45853

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Sealant might not have been applied in production to the wing skin panel gaps above certain underwing fittings, which could result in corrosion and fatigue cracking in the wing skin panel, and consequent loss of limit load capability of the wing skin and potential subsequent structural failure of the wings.

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Required Actions

An inspection for missing sealant is required, along with applicable other specified, related investigative and corrective actions. Repairs must be approved by the Manager, Seattle ACO, FAA, or by the Boeing Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) using FAA Form 8100-9.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 777-200, 777-200LR, 777-300ER, and 777F series airplanes.

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