AD 2021-03-09

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2021-03-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2020-1021
FR Citation
86 FR 11106

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

excessive sealant coating on internal wing Structural Significant Items (SSIs) may not reveal cracks during inspections required by AD 98-11-03 R1

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Required Actions

revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate inspections that will give no less than the required damage tolerance rating (DTR) for certain SSIs of the wing, repetitive inspections for cracking of the affected SSIs and repair if necessary

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Compliance Time

Prior to reaching the applicable time specified in paragraph (g)(2)(i) or (ii) of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

all The Boeing Company 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in any category

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