AD 2018-10-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Airplanes

AD Number
2018-10-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0413
FR Citation
83 FR 22589

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Model 717-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

cracking in the vertical stabilizer leading edge and front spar cap, which may result in the structure becoming unable to support limit load, and may lead to the loss of the vertical stabilizer.

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Required Actions

repetitive inspections for distress, cracking, and loose or missing fasteners in the vertical stabilizer leading edge skin and front spar cap, with new compliance times for certain airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 717-200 airplanes

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