AD 83-03-52
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-200 Series | BOEING Model 767-200 Airplanes. |
Unsafe Condition
Improperly heat treated horizontal stabilizer hinge fittings could fail during flight, resulting in a possible reduction in controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the horizontal stabilizer hinge fittings for correct heat treatment per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A1. Replace any non-compliant fittings with serviceable ones before further flight. Ferry flights require prior concurrence from the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 767-200 airplanes certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Hinge Fittings Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-03-52.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-03-52 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 767-200 Airplanes. Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Hinge Fittings Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/22/1983 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-03-52 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4584 AD NUMBER: 83-03-52 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 767-200 Airplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 22, 1983 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-03-52 BOEING: Amendment 39-4584. Applies to Boeing Model 767-200 airplanes certificated in all categories. This AD is required to detect improperly heat treated horizontal stabilizer hinge fittings, which could fail during flight, resulting in a possible reduction in controllability of the airplane. Unless previously accomplished, perform the following prior to further flight on those airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A1 dated February 3, 1983, or later FAA approved revision: A. Inspect the horizontal stabilizer hinge fittings for correct heat treatment in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of paragraph III of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A1, dated February 3, 1983, or later FAA approved revision. B. Replace any hinge fittings found not to have the correct heat treatment with serviceable fittings prior to further flight. C. Ferry flights not permitted without prior concurrence of the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective March 22, 1983, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T83-03-52 issued February 4, 1983, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-03-52.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-03-52 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 767-200 Airplanes. Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Hinge Fittings Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/22/1983 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-03-52 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4584 AD NUMBER: 83-03-52 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 767-200 Airplanes. ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 22, 1983 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-03-52 BOEING: Amendment 39-4584. Applies to Boeing Model 767-200 airplanes certificated in all categories. This AD is required to detect improperly heat treated horizontal stabilizer hinge fittings, which could fail during flight, resulting in a possible reduction in controllability of the airplane. Unless previously accomplished, perform the following prior to further flight on those airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A1 dated February 3, 1983, or later FAA approved revision: A. Inspect the horizontal stabilizer hinge fittings for correct heat treatment in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of paragraph III of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-53A1, dated February 3, 1983, or later FAA approved revision. B. Replace any hinge fittings found not to have the correct heat treatment with serviceable fittings prior to further flight. C. Ferry flights not permitted without prior concurrence of the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective March 22, 1983, as to all persons except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T83-03-52 issued February 4, 1983, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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