# Proposed AD FAA-2015-3147: The Boeing Company Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2016-08-03
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 25, 2015, 80 FR 51491
- Comments due: October 9, 2015
- Became: [AD 2016-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-08-03)
- Docket: FAA-2015-3147 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2015-3147, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2014-NM-094-AD
- FR document: 2015-20835
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/92/a3/92a393eee291ae3cbc35ccfb18d031c812d35e2e67a20131d72438b204d9367b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-08-25/pdf/2015-20835.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/25/2015-20835/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/01B2BFB3409BC65B86257EAC004CDE67.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2015-3147

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 777-200, -200LR, -300, and -300ER series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of fractured forward attach fittings of the inboard flap outboard aft flap track. The fractured fittings were determined to be the result of corrosion pits forming on the inside diameter of the fittings. This proposed AD would require an inspection for the affected part number and serial number of the main flap; various additional repetitive inspections of the fitting, if necessary; and replacement of the fitting or nested bushing installation, if necessary, which would terminate the inspections. This proposed AD would also provide for optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections. We are proposing this AD to detect and correct fracture of the fitting, which could result in the loss of the inboard aft flap and could lead to a punctured fuselage, causing injury to the flightcrew and passengers, and damage to the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 25, 2015: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2015-20835, comments due Oct 9, 2015 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2015/08/25/2015-20835/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)

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