AD 2016-22-18

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-22-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9306
FR Citation
81 FR 76848

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the fuselage cant station 1520 bulkhead, specifically in the upper cap and (cap) doubler, webs and doublers, stiffeners, and the lower tee cap between longerons 3 through 11, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the forward and aft surfaces on the left and right sides at cant station 1520 bulkhead for any crack in the upper cap and (cap) doubler, webs and doublers, stiffeners, and the lower tee cap between longerons 3 through 11. Repair any identified cracks as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model MD-90-30 airplanes.

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