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AC 91-56B - Continuing Structural Integrity Program for Airplanes

Document Information

Number
91-56B
Title
Continuing Structural Integrity Program for Airplanes
Status
Active
Date issued
2008-03-07
Office of Primary Responsibility
ANM-115, Transport Airplane Directorate
Description
Provides guidance material to manufacturers and operators of transport category airplanes for use in developing a continuing structural integrity program to ensure safe operation of older airplanes throughout their operational lives. This guidance material applies to large transport airplanes which were certified under the fail-safe and fatigue requirements of Civil Air Regulations (CAR) 4b o 14 CFR part 25 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), prior to Amendment 25-45, and which have a maximum gross weight greater than 75,000 pounds. Guidance material on this subject for other transports is provided in AC 91-60. The procedures set forth by this AC are applicable to the large transport category airplanes operated under Subpart D of part 91, and parts 121 and 125.
Content
Cancels
Cancels
Number Title Date
91-56A Continuing Structural Integrity Program for Large Transport Category Airplanes 1998-04-29