# Proposed AD 2002-NM-186-AD: Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-16-12
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 11, 2004, 69 FR 6587
- Comments due: March 29, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-16-12)
- Docket: 2002-NM-186-AD
- FR document: 04-2959
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cc/bc/ccbc63d76f0fb32f2106968611e16ac17eee27e3bdf9cec762ccc600699129cb (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-02-11/pdf/04-2959.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/02/11/04-2959/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-200--300-and--300f-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F00D943F2C22051D86256E370052F03D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-186-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of three existing airworthiness directives (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes. One AD currently requires modification of the nacelle strut and wing structure for certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney engines. The second AD currently requires a similar modification for certain Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series airplanes powered by General Electric engines. The third AD currently requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the outboard pitch load fittings of the wing front spar, and corrective action if necessary, for certain Boeing Model 767-200 series airplanes. The third AD also provides a terminating action for the repetitive inspections, which is optional for uncracked pitch load fittings. This proposed AD would require, for airplanes subject to the first and second existing ADs on which certain modifications have been accomplished previously, reworking the aft pitch load fitting, and installing a new diagonal brace fuse pin. This proposed AD also would require, for airplanes subject to the third existing AD, replacing the outboard pitch load fitting of the wing front spar with a new, improved fitting, which would terminate certain currently required repetitive inspections. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking in primary strut structure, which could result in separation of the strut and engine from the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 11, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-2959, comments due Mar 29, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/02/11/04-2959/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-200--300-and--300f-series-airplanes)

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