AD 2004-04-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 777-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The possibility of the airplane departing the runway during Category IIIB autoland operations due to autopilot disconnect in low visibility weather conditions, and the potential for autopilot disconnect or unscheduled speed brake retraction during any landing, which could result in a departure from the runway.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to prohibit Category IIIB autoland operations and warn of potential primary flight control system reversion to direct mode during takeoff or landing. Install a placard in the flight deck. An optional terminating action is provided for the AFM revision and placard installation.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes.
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