EASA AD US-2024-21-01
Wings - Lower Aft Skins, External Doublers and Rear Spar Lower Caps - Inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2024-21-01 addresses all Boeing Company Model 717-200 airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the lower aft skins, external doublers, and rear spar lower caps on both wings due to reported cracks found during a fuel leak investigation. The inspections aim to detect fuel leaks or structural cracks to maintain airworthiness and safety.