AD 2017-15-10

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-15-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9307
FR Citation
82 FR 35641

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The shoulder bolt used on the outboard clevis of the forward support fitting of the ram air turbine (RAT) might not be long enough, allowing the clevis of the joint to be clamped together, resulting in reduced fatigue life and possible fracture of the clevis.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of the clevis of the forward support fitting of the RAT, install a longer shoulder bolt, and replace the forward support fitting if any cracking is found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 787-9 airplanes.

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