AD 2002-26-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-26-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
2000-NM-402-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: January 6, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 3))

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

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

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection to determine if a certain intercostal is installed for support of the overhead stowage bin(s) at Station 680. If not installed, install the intercostal(s) within 24 months of the effective date or perform repetitive inspections every 18 months until installed. Repair any cracks before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months of the effective date for the one-time inspection and intercostal installation (or until installed with repetitive inspections).

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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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