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AD 2024-13015

Published 2024-06-14 · 1 model · 1 US-registered tails affected · Federal Register

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes Federal Register ↗

Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This AD was prompted by potential cracks starting in hidden areas underneath the scuff plates in the fuselage skin and bear strap of certain doors. This AD requires a general visual inspection or a maintenance records check for repairs in the areas around the fuselage skin door cutout lower corners of certain doors, applicable on-condition actions, and inspections for airplanes modified to a cargo configuration. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Applicability · by US fleet size

  • BOEING 1A 1 tails

Federal Register text

Verbatim; the Federal Register publication is the legally binding document. Cite: 89 FR 50510. View on Federal Register ↗

[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 116 (Friday, June 14, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 50510-50513] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-13015]

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0017; Project Identifier AD-2022-01418-T; Amendment 39-22753; AD 2024-10-07] RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This AD was prompted by potential cracks starting in hidden areas underneath the scuff plates in the fuselage skin and bear strap of certain doors. This AD requires a general visual inspection or a maintenance records check for repairs in the areas around the fuselage skin door cutout lower corners of certain doors, applicable on-condition actions, and inspections for airplanes modified to a cargo configuration. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective July 19, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 19, 2024.