AD 2016-24-09

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-24-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9436
FR Citation
81 FR 86912

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

All three flight control modules (FCMs) might simultaneously reset if continuously powered on for 22 days, resulting in flight control surfaces not moving in response to flight crew inputs for a short time and consequent temporary loss of controllability.

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Required Actions

Cycle the airplane electrical power or cycle power to the three FCMs within 7 days after the effective date. Repeat the action at intervals not to exceed 21 days.

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Compliance Time

Within 7 days after the effective date, with subsequent cycles not to exceed 21 days.

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Affected Aircraft

All The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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