AD 2015-25-08

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-25-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1281
FR Citation
81 FR 4163

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The lap splices of the aft pressure bulkhead webs are subject to widespread fatigue damage on aging Model 777 airplanes that have accumulated at least 38,000 total flight cycles. Fatigue cracking in the aft webs of the radial lap splices of the aft pressure bulkhead could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane, decompression of the cabin, and collapse of the floor structure.

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Required Actions

Inspect for any cracking in the aft webs of the radial lap splices of the aft pressure bulkhead using medium frequency eddy current inspection, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0078. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 8,400 flight cycles. If any crack is found, perform applicable corrective actions as specified in the service bulletin. If a corrective action requires contact with Boeing, repair using an approved method before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-53A0078, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

All The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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