Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and 777-300 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-18 · Effective 2004-01-22 · 68 FR 70432
Document
Document number
03-31061
Federal Register citation
68 FR 70432
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Boeing Model 777-200 and 777-300 Series
Publication date
2003-12-18
Effective date
2004-01-22
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-295-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 777-200 and 777-300 series airplanes, that requires application of high-temperature sealant in designated areas of the strut aft dry bay. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent leakage of hydraulic fluid into the strut aft dry bay, where high temperatures associated with the adjacent primary exhaust nozzle may ignite the fluid, resulting in an uncontrolled fire in the strut aft dry bay. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.