AD 97-16-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-25-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

A disconnected main landing gear (MLG) retaining bolt in the MLG forward trunnion joint could prevent aft-acting trunnion loads from being transferred to the MLG beam, leading to MLG fracture and collapse and potential loss of control on the ground.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection of the MLG retaining bolt to ensure correct installation per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-32A0157. If incorrectly installed, make adjustments or repairs prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 flight hours or 300 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, line positions 1 through 600 inclusive, except line positions 579 and 586; certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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