AD 2009-04-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER Series Airplanes

AD Number
2009-04-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0150
FR Citation
74 FR 8717

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 767-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports indicate that entry and service doors did not open fully during deployment of emergency escape slides, and additional reports of missing snap rings. This could lead to failure of an entry or service door to open fully in the event of an emergency evacuation, impeding exit from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the separation link assembly on the deployment bar of the emergency escape system on all applicable entry and service doors with an improved separation link assembly. Inspect for discrepancies of the unloaded spring dimensions in the separation link assembly and perform corrective actions if necessary. Complete all applicable related investigative and corrective actions before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-25-0428, dated August 23, 2007.

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