Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-13505 · Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes
Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2005-03-11. Comply with the one in force.
Model 767 series airplanes, line number 001 through 175 inclusive; certificated in any category.
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that currently requires repetitive detailed visual inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead for damage and cracking, and repair if necessary. That AD also requires additional eddy current inspections prior to the airplane accumulating 25,000 flight cycles. This amendment requires a reduction of the interval for the detailed and repetitive eddy current inspections. The actions specified in this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane and possible damage or interference with the airplane control systems that penetrate the bulkhead, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
