AD Amdt-39-14216

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, 757-200CB, and 757-200PF Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-14216
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22054
FR Citation
70 FR 46747

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, 757-200CB, and 757-200PF Series Airplanes Equipped With Rolls Royce Model RB211 Engines

Unsafe Condition

Migration of shims at the joint of the mid-bulkhead and the upper link fittings, and cracking of the mid-bulkhead, which could result in cracking of the strut and consequent loss of the strut and engine.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed inspections to detect horizontal or vertical movement of the shims at the joint of the mid-bulkhead and the upper link fittings; conduct repetitive detailed inspections for cracking of the mid-bulkhead; and take corrective action if necessary. Optional terminating actions are also provided for certain repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days of the effective date of this AD for the initial detailed inspection required by paragraph (r).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757-200, 757-200CB, and 757-200PF series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce Model RB211 engines.

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