Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric or Pratt & Whitney Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-04-10 · Effective 2001-05-15 · 66 FR 18523
Document
Document number
01-8612
Federal Register citation
66 FR 18523
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Boeing Model 767 Series
Publication date
2001-04-10
Effective date
2001-05-15
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-157-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes powered by General Electric or Pratt & Whitney engines, that requires repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the aft-most fastener holes in the horizontal tangs of the midspar fitting of the strut, and corrective actions, if necessary. This AD also provides an optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. These actions are necessary to prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure and reduced structural integrity of the strut, which could result in separation of the strut and engine. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.