Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12485 · Boeing Model B-17E, F, and G Airplanes

AD 2001-22-06

Boeing Model B-17E, F, and G Airplanes

Airplane

Published: October 26, 2001
Effective: Not stated
Maker: Boeing
Supersedes: Nothing

Applies to

All Model B-17E, F, and G airplanes, certificated in any category.

The FAA's summary

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model B-17E, F, and G airplanes, that requires inspections to detect cracking and corrosion of the wing spar chords, bolts and bolt holes of the spar chords, and wing terminals; and correction of any discrepancy found during these inspections. This amendment is prompted by reports of cracking and corrosion of the wing spar. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent reduced structural integrity of the wing of the airplane due to the problems associated with corrosion and cracking of the wing spar.

Official sources

The Federal Register document · document 01-26951, the legal text
FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) · search 2001-22-06 for its current status and any corrections