AD 2016-13-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Certain splice plate locations of the aft pressure bulkhead web are hidden and cannot be inspected using existing manufacturer service information, potentially leading to undetected cracking in the aft pressure bulkhead web.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive open-hole high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead web. Replace or repair any detected cracking as necessary to prevent rapid airplane decompression and loss of structural integrity.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified inspection intervals as outlined in the referenced service bulletin.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes, specifically those with certain splice plate locations of the aft pressure bulkhead web that are hidden and cannot be inspected using existing manufacturer service information.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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