Airworthiness Directive 2015-15-06
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What this AD requires
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-13-01 for certain The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes. AD 2003-13-01 required an inspection to detect cracks and fractures of the outboard hinge fitting assemblies on the trailing edge of the inboard main flap, and follow-on and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, AD 2003-13-01 required an inspection to determine if a tool runout option has been performed in the area. This new AD reduces certain compliance times, adds airplanes to the applicability, and provides optional terminating action for certain inspections. This AD was prompted by reports of hinge assembly fractures found before certain required compliance times in AD 2003-13-01. We are issuing this AD to prevent the inboard aft flap from separating from the wing and potentially striking the airplane, which could result in damage to the surrounding structure and potential personal injury.
Which aircraft AD 2015-15-06 applies to
Applicability limited to Model 767-200/-300/-300F airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0076, Revision 3, dated April 4, 2012, and Model 767-400ER airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-57A0079, Revision 2, dated March 23, 2012. Installation of STC ST01920SE does not affect applicability of this AD; a change-in-product AMOC is not required for airplanes with STC ST01920SE installed.
Whether AD 2015-15-06 actually applies to your aircraft (by serial and installed parts) and whether it’s already complied with comes from that aircraft’s records.
How AD compliance is recorded
A valid compliance record (14 CFR 43.9) states:
Tailplate reads a tail number’s logbooks and matches every applicable AD — including this one — to its compliance evidence, with recurring next-due dates computed.
Look up a tail number →Read the full directive (Federal Register)Applicability is derived from the FAA directive corpus and is advisory, not a legal airworthiness determination. Compliance is established only from an aircraft’s actual records.