AD 2019-16-10

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2019-16-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0608
FR Citation
84 FR 46432

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

possible misalignment of the horizontal stabilizer pivot pin lock ring, outer pivot pin, and outboard spacer at final assembly, which could result in decreased lateral load capacity, loss of pivot pin retention parts, and consequent loss of the horizontal stabilizer and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

a one-time detailed inspection of the horizontal stabilizer pivot pin assemblies for misalignment and incorrect gapping, and applicable on-condition actions, including replacing any incorrectly installed horizontal stabilizer pivot pin assembly.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 787-8 airplanes.

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