AD 2001-08-22

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-08-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-296-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 21071

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 767-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fracture of a clamshell coupling on the potable water fill line, which could cause a large amount of water to flow into the aft cargo compartment, resulting in large shifts in the airplane's center of gravity and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing potable water fill line tube with a new flexible hose within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0057, dated July 13, 2000. As of the effective date, do not install a potable water fill line tube, part number 417T2021-179, on any airplane.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-38A0057, dated July 13, 2000; equipped with a potable water system; certificated in any category.

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