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AD/B717/13 Amdt 1 - Horizontal Stabilizer Outer Skin Panels
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| AD/B717/13 Amdt 1 | Horizontal Stabilizer Outer Skin Panels | 7/2005 |
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| Applicability: | Model 717-200 aircraft, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 717-55-0005 Revision 1, dated January 18, 2005 or later revision approved by the FAA as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC). |
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| Requirement: | Inspect in accordance with the requirements of Boeing Service Bulletin 717-55-0005 Revision 1, dated January 18, 2005 or later revision approved by the FAA as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC).If any defects are found during the required inspection, and the service bulletinspecifies contacting Boeing for appropriate action: Before further flight, repair per amethod approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO),FAA; or per data meeting the type certification basis of the aircraft approved by aBoeing Company Designated Engineering Representative who has been authorised bythe Manager, Los Angeles ACO, to make such findings.Note: FAA AD 2004-03-21 Amdt 39-13465 refers. |
| Compliance: | Before the accumulation of 10,000 total flight cycles, or within 15 months after 15 April 2004, whichever occurs later. |
| This Amendment becomes effective on 7 July 2005. | |
| Background: | This Directive requires an ultrasonic inspection of areas around the barrel nut holes of the outboard skin panels. Material defects may have been introduced during the manufacturing cycle that can lead to cracks forming in the area of the barrel nut holes and an associated loss of strength in the attachments.This amendment is issued to update the revision status of the referenced service bulletin and to allow the use of later revisions of the bulletin, provided they are approved by the FAA as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC). There is no change to the requirements or compliance. |
| The original issue of this AD became effective on 15 April 2004. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
25 May 2005