AD 2007-16-12

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

AD Number
2007-16-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25326
FR Citation
72 FR 44740

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The flightcrew's inability to turn off electrical power to the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and other non-essential electrical systems during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in the inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin.

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Required Actions

Changes to existing wiring; installation of new circuit breakers, relays, relay connectors, and wiring; replacement of certain circuit breakers with higher-rated circuit breakers. For certain airplanes, modification of wiring of the control module assembly for the electrical systems.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months of the effective date (September 13, 2007).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes with specific IFE systems installed in production by Boeing.

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