# Proposed AD 2002-NM-158-AD: Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-09-08
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 30, 2002, 67 FR 61301
- Comments due: November 14, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-09-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-09-08)
- Docket: 2002-NM-158-AD
- FR document: 02-24688
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9d/42/9d42904660822dbd4f8ff8ad97fc89313ef533162c78257c7e73523e1d20296e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-09-30/pdf/02-24688.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/30/02-24688/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CD9B26A5EA078AA186256C4400504A7C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-158-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that currently requires an inspection to ensure that all bolts of the support beam of the hinge fitting assembly on both the left- and right-hand outboard trailing edge flaps are the correct length and type, and correction of any discrepancy found. This action would reduce the applicability, add inspections, and mandate terminating action for certain airplanes. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure of the bolts that attach the outboard trailing edge flap to the support beam, which could result in loss of the flap and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 30, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-24688, comments due Nov 14, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/09/30/02-24688/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-series-airplanes)

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