AD 2016-25-09

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-25-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-5598
FR Citation
81 FR 89371

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The absence of inspection or repair procedures in AD 2012-22-02 for airplanes with a STA 320 crown frame web thickness less than 0.078 inch, or greater than or equal to 0.084 inch and less than or equal to 0.135 inch, could lead to complete fracture of the crown frame assembly and consequent damage to the skin, potentially resulting in in-flight decompression.

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Required Actions

Replace the crown frame web, including related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Retain the measurement, inspection, and web replacement actions from AD 2012-22-02. Perform a post-replacement inspection as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the referenced service bulletin, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2784, Revision 2, dated August 20, 2015.

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