Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2000-11-21 · Effective 2000-12-26 · 65 FR 69859
Document
Document number
00-29376
Federal Register citation
65 FR 69859
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Boeing Model 777-200 Series
Publication date
2000-11-21
Effective date
2000-12-26
FAA docket
Docket No. 99-NM-373-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes, that requires replacement of certain components. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent corrosion of the axle of the main landing gear, which could result in cracking and failure of one or more axles, loss of the wheels on the axle, and loss of controllability of the airplane on the ground. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.