AD 2004-12-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-12-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-50-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 33837

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 777-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the stabilizer cutout circuit wires in the bundles due to contact between the bundles and the adjacent galley water drain tube and hydraulic tubes, which, if followed by an active fault in the stabilizer command circuit, could result in undesired stabilizer motion that cannot be stopped, and could lead to loss of pitch control and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time general visual inspection of the wire bundles routed aft of electrical disconnect panel AC2162 to determine their installation and separation. If wire bundles are not installed in accordance with the service bulletin, perform a detailed inspection for damage, repair all damage, and add clamps or tie strips to secure the wire bundles before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months of the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 777-27-0057, dated August 22, 2002; certificated in any category.

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