Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2009-10-01 · Effective 2009-11-05 · 74 FR 50692
Document
Document number
E9-23506
Federal Register citation
74 FR 50692
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2009-10-01
Effective date
2009-11-05
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1363
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking and corrosion of the upper link fuse pin of the nacelle struts, and related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also provides terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This AD results from two reports of cracked upper link fuse pins. We are issuing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking or corrosion of the upper link fuse pin, which could result in failure of the fuse pin and consequent reduced structural integrity of the nacelle strut and possible separation of the strut and engine from the airplane during flight.