Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model B-17E, F, and G Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-10-26 · 66 FR 54111
Document
Document number
01-26951
Federal Register citation
66 FR 54111
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2001-10-26
FAA docket
Docket No. 95-NM-15-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model B-17E, F, and G airplanes, that requires inspections to detect cracking and corrosion of the wing spar chords, bolts and bolt holes of the spar chords, and wing terminals; and correction of any discrepancy found during these inspections. This amendment is prompted by reports of cracking and corrosion of the wing spar. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent reduced structural integrity of the wing of the airplane due to the problems associated with corrosion and cracking of the wing spar.