AD 2016-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
| engine | Rolls-Royce | Trent 800 series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Heat damage to the strut aft fairing heat shield primary seal and heat/wear damage to the heat shield insulation blankets can lead to through-cracks in the aft fairing lower web structure and heating of the aft fairing lower web structure, potentially causing uncontrolled fire in the aft fairing, fuel tank ignition, or engine departure.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks and heat damage to the strut aft fairing lower spar web structure, wear to the heat shield primary seal, and heat/wear damage to heat shield insulation blankets. Perform investigative and corrective actions as necessary. Optional terminating action is available for repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce Trent 800 series engines.
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