AD 2018-16-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
cracking in the wing upper skin and forward drag fittings, which could lead to a compromised upper link and reduced structural integrity of the engine strut.
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Required Actions
repetitive inspections for skin cracking and shim migration at the upper link drag fittings, diagonal brace cracking, and fastener looseness; and applicable on-condition actions.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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