AD 2013-05-07

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-05-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22523
FR Citation
78 FR 17285

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Stiff operation of the elevator pitch control system and jammed elevator controls due to moisture collecting and freezing on the elevator control system components, which could limit the ability of the flightcrew to make elevator control inputs and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace pressure seal assemblies; perform repetitive inspections for dirt, loose particles, or blockage of the flanged tube and drain hole for the pressure seals, and take corrective action if necessary; replace the aft air-intake duct assembly with a new or modified assembly and install a dripshield; install gutters on the horizontal stabilizer center section and modify the side brace fittings.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months for airplanes on which Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27A0219 has been done as of the effective date of this AD. Other compliance times are not specified.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes, as specified in the AD, with certain configurations and service bulletins as detailed in the AD text.

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