AD 2022-18-11

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2022-18-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2022-0154
FR Citation
87 FR 58259

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the left and right side ring chords, repair angles, front spar lower chords, and front spar webs, which in combination with cracking in the front spar web, could result in a fuel leak and fire hazard, or in the case of more severe cracking, could also affect the structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections for cracking of the left and right side ring chords, repair angles, front spar lower chords, and front spar webs (depending on configuration) common to the underwing longeron located at station (STA) 1035; modification of the front spar lower chord for some airplanes; repetitive post-modification inspections; and applicable on-condition actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, -300ER, and 777F airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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