AD 2022-11-05

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2022-11-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-1020
FR Citation
87 FR 36055

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The loss of the nuts at all four fastener locations common to the outboard flap inboard support rear spar attachment fittings, which affects the retention feature of the fasteners and leaves the fasteners susceptible to migrating out of the joint.

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Required Actions

Repetitive detailed inspections for discrepancies of the fasteners and shim of the wing rear spar at certain outboard flap supports; a detailed inspection for damage of the shim, flap support mechanism, and wing lower skin; installation of new fasteners and shims; and repair or replacement of damaged parts.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 777 airplanes

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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