AD 2004-04-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-04-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2004-NM-28-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 8809

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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