AD 2015-17-13

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-17-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0523
FR Citation
80 FR 52948

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Blocked drain lines at the engine forward strut that cause flammable fluid to accumulate in a flammable leakage zone.

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Required Actions

Repetitive functional checks for blockage of the forward strut drain line and doing corrective actions if necessary, including cleaning or replacing any blocked drain lines. A one-time cleaning of certain forward strut drain lines is also required. Optional replacement of the drain lines and installation of insulation blankets, along with a revision of the maintenance or inspection program, is provided as an alternative terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (October 7, 2015).

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Pratt and Whitney engines.

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