AD 2018-19-32

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2018-19-32
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0504
FR Citation
83 FR 48927

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the nacelle strut spar and overwing fittings, and diagonal braces and associated fittings, which if not detected and corrected, could grow beyond a critical length, allowing the strut fitting to fail and reducing the structural integrity of the nacelle.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections of certain nacelle strut spar and overwing fittings, and diagonal braces and associated fittings; replacement of the diagonal brace assembly on certain airplanes; and applicable related investigative and corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 707, 720, and 720B series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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