AD 2017-06-05

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-06-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9300
FR Citation
82 FR 15126

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the wing lower skin just inboard of the number 2 nacelle attach angle at wing station 175, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the wing.

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Required Actions

Perform repetitive radiographic, electromagnetic testing high frequency (ETHF), and electromagnetic testing low frequency (ETLF) inspections for cracking of the wing lower skin at station 175, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001. Repair any cracking found before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC6-57A001, or within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD if the service bulletin specifies a compliance time 'after the original issue date of this service bulletin'.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B, C-118A, R6D-1, and R6D-1Z airplanes, certificated in any category.

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