AD 92-17-03
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect part-numbered main landing gear forward trunnion support fitting fuse pins could cause MLG breakaway, leading to wing rear spar damage and fuel leakage.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Within 30 days after the effective date, inspect MLG forward trunnion support fitting fuse pins for correct part numbers per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038. If incorrect pins are found, replace them before further flight. Submit a report within 10 days after inspection completion.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 767-200 Series, 767-300 Series, 767-300F Series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear
Applicability Source Text
Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_92-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-270-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/28/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series | 767-300 Series | 767-300F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-270-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8332 AD NUMBER: 92-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 28, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-17-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-8332. Docket No. 91-NM-270-AD. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent damage to the wing rear spar and prevent fuel leakage in the event of a main landing gear (MLG) breakaway, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the MLG forward trunnion support fitting fuse pins to determine if the correct part-numbered pins are installed, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, dated November 21, 1991; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992. (1) If incorrect fuse pins are installed, prior to further flight, replace the fuse pins in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, dated November 21, 1991; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992. (2) If correct fuse pins are installed, no further action is required. (b) Within 10 days after completion of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, submit a report of findings of discrepancies to the Manager, Seattle Manufacturing Inspection District Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98055-4056; fax (206) 227-1187. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provision of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Seattle ACO. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) The inspection and replacement shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, dated November 21, 1991; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992. (NOTE: The issue date of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, is indicated only on page 1 of the document; no other page of the document is dated.) This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., 7th Floor, Suite 700, Washington, DC. (f) This amendment becomes effective on September 28, 1992. FOOTER:
Document Text
Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_92-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-270-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/28/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series | 767-300 Series | 767-300F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-270-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8332 AD NUMBER: 92-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 28, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-17-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-8332. Docket No. 91-NM-270-AD. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent damage to the wing rear spar and prevent fuel leakage in the event of a main landing gear (MLG) breakaway, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the MLG forward trunnion support fitting fuse pins to determine if the correct part-numbered pins are installed, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, dated November 21, 1991; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992. (1) If incorrect fuse pins are installed, prior to further flight, replace the fuse pins in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, dated November 21, 1991; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992. (2) If correct fuse pins are installed, no further action is required. (b) Within 10 days after completion of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, submit a report of findings of discrepancies to the Manager, Seattle Manufacturing Inspection District Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington, 98055-4056; fax (206) 227-1187. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provision of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Seattle ACO. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) The inspection and replacement shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, dated November 21, 1991; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 2, dated February 20, 1992. (NOTE: The issue date of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0038, Revision 1, is indicated only on page 1 of the document; no other page of the document is dated.) This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., 7th Floor, Suite 700, Washington, DC. (f) This amendment becomes effective on September 28, 1992. FOOTER:
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.
Related Airworthiness Directives
2026-05-07
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Discovery of a crack at one of the forward lower fastener holes following replacement of a cracked underwing longeron (UWL) fitting. Such cracking could result in loss in the primary load path betw...
2026-05-03 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: scribe lines found at skin lap joints and butt joints, around external repairs and antennas, and at locations where external decals had been cut, which could develop into fatigue cracks in the skin...
2026-04-10 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: Corrosion damage on the Model 767 satellite communications (SATCOM) high gain antenna adapter plate, which could result in parts departing the airplane (PDA). A PDA event of the SATCOM high gain an...
2025-15-08 Recurring
final ruleAirworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Unsafe Condition: uncommanded fore and aft movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, which could cause a flight control obstruction or unintended flight control input, resulting in the loss of the ability...