Transport i lotnictwo · 1.08.1997

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection of the main landing gear (MLG) retaining bolt to ensure that it is installed correctly, and adjustments or repairs, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that a disconnected retaining bolt was found in the MLG forward trunnion joint of a Model 767 series airplane. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent aft-acting trunnion loads from being transferred to the MLG beam, and consequent fracture and collapse of the MLG; this condition could result in the loss of control of the airplane on the ground.