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AD 2021-23-21 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

2022-01-10
2021-12-06
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Airframe
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Models named: 787-8, 787-9. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8 and 787-9 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both dated September 8, 2020.

Compliance

Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.

Required actions

Except as specified by paragraph (h) of this AD: At the applicable times specified in the “Compliance” paragraph of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both dated September 8, 2020, do all applicable actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both dated September 8, 2020. Note 1 to paragraph (g): Guidance for accomplishing the actions required by this AD can be found in Boeing Alert Service Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 and B787-81205-SB530078-00, both Issue 001, both dated September 8, 2020, which are referred to in Boeing Alert Requirements Bulletins B787-81205-SB530077-00 RB and B787-81205-SB530078-00 RB, both Issue 001, both dated September 8, 2020.

Unsafe condition

This AD was prompted by reports that shimming requirements were not met during the assembly of certain aft wheel well bulkhead (AWWB) structural joints, which can result in reduced fatigue thresholds and cracking of the affected structural joints. The FAA is issuing this AD to address undetected fatigue cracking, which could weaken primary structure so it cannot sustain limit load, and could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Affected ADs

None.

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