# Proposed AD 2000-NM-333-AD: Boeing Model 777 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-16-11
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 4, 2002, 67 FR 541
- Comments due: February 19, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-11)
- Docket: 2000-NM-333-AD
- FR document: 02-205
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a9/d8/a9d822ec2086016b805370a0c38710fdea4c858975b8a3b892b76d02da1f9617 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-01-04/pdf/02-205.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/04/02-205/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-777-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/38D349B3807E7A5386256B3A0050394C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-333-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 777 series airplanes. This proposal would require inspection of certain aft axle pivot pins of the main landing gear (MLG) for heat damage and either reworking of damaged pins or replacement of damaged pins with new pins. This action is necessary to prevent breakage of the aft axle pivot pin of the MLG, which could overload the center axle, causing the tires to blow out upon landing, and could disengage the aft axle so that it jams the gear in the wheel well, preventing proper extension of the MLG. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 4, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-205, comments due Feb 19, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/04/02-205/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-777-series-airplanes)

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