AD 2005-03-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -200CB Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-03-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-221-AD
FR Citation
70 FR 5366

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -200CB Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loosened or disconnected overhead ducts causing ceiling panels to drop below the minimum height of the evacuation zone for the passenger cabin, which could result in inadequate height for safe exit in the event of an emergency evacuation.

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Required Actions

Inspect applicable body station frames for open body station frames and perform related investigative/corrective actions. Install lanyard hook brackets and lanyard assemblies under the air conditioning overhead ducts, as applicable. Alternatively, replace original design foam ducts with new, improved foam ducts as described in Boeing Service Letter 757-SL-21-057-A.

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Compliance Time

Within 72 months of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -200CB series airplanes.

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