AD 2016-11-17

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-11-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-3987
FR Citation
81 FR 36452

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Wire chafing caused by insufficient clearance between the wiring to the number 4 spoiler electro-mechanical actuator and a bracket of the flap variable camber trim unit when the spoiler is fully deployed.

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Required Actions

Measure the separation between the electro-mechanical actuator wire W801182 of the left wing, spoiler 4, and the support bracket of the flap variable camber trim unit. Perform a general visual inspection for chafing of the wire. Adjust or replace the wire as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes.

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