AD 03-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
03-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-402-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 479

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the stowage bin attachment fitting at Station 680, which could result in the overhead stowage bin falling onto the passenger seats below and injuring passengers or impeding the evacuation of passengers in an emergency.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine if a certain intercostal is installed for support of the overhead stowage bin(s) at Station 680. Take follow-on actions, if necessary, to address the identified unsafe condition.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes with stowage bins installed forward of door 2 at Station 680.

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