AD 2005-22-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-22-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20473
FR Citation
70 FR 61716

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damage to the ground brackets, ground wires, and terminal lugs of the auxiliary power unit (APU) battery and APU start transformer rectifier unit (TRU) ground connections, which could cause overheating and lead to ignition of adjacent insulating blankets.

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Required Actions

Inspect for damage to the ground brackets, ground wires, and terminal lugs of the APU battery and APU start TRU ground connections. Perform corrective and related investigative actions as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months of the effective date (November 30, 2005).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757-200, -200PF, and -300 series airplanes with line numbers (L/N) 778 and subsequent.

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