# Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2004-03-05 · Effective 2004-03-22 · 69 FR 10321
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-4660
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Boeing Model 767 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 10321
- **Publication date:** 2004-03-05
- **Effective date:** 2004-03-22
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2004-NM-17-AD
## Abstract

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead for damage and cracking, and repair if necessary. That AD also requires additional eddy current inspections prior to the airplane accumulating 25,000 flight cycles. This amendment requires a reduction of the interval for the detailed and repetitive eddy current inspections. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane and possible damage or interference with the airplane control systems that penetrate the bulkhead, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/05/04-4660/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-series-airplanes)
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