AD 83-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-200 Series | BOEING Model 767 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300 Series | BOEING Model 767 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300F Series | BOEING Model 767 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The inadvertent opening of the airplane passenger or service door during flight.
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Required Actions
Perform the maintenance check of paragraph A of Section III of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-52A7 Revision 1 within 10 days after the effective date. Doors failing the check must perform check of paragraph A.2. prior to each flight until rigged per paragraph B. Rig doors per paragraph B of the bulletin within 30 days after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 days after the effective date of this AD (May 25, 1983) for initial check, and within 30 days for rigging. Doors failing checks must be rechecked prior to each flight until compliant.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 767-200 Series, 767-300 Series, 767-300F Series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-52A7 Revision 1 dated April 7, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions.
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Federal Register Abstract
Passenger or Service Doors
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 767 Airplanes Subject: Passenger or Service Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/25/1983 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series | 767-300 Series | 767-300F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4650 AD NUMBER: 83-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 767 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 25, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-09-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-4650. Applies to Boeing Model 767 airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-52A7 Revision 1, dated April 7, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions. To prevent the inadvertent opening of the airplane passenger or service door, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, perform the maintenance check of paragraph A of Section III of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-52A7 Revision 1 dated April 7, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions. Doors which fail to meet this check must accomplish the check of paragraph A.2. of Section III of the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin, prior to each flight until rigged in accordance with paragraph B of this AD. B. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, passenger or service doors that do not meet the maintenance check of paragraph A of this AD must be rigged in accordance with paragraph B of the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 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 the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective May 25, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-09-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-09-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 767 Airplanes Subject: Passenger or Service Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/25/1983 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series | 767-300 Series | 767-300F 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: 83-09-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4650 AD NUMBER: 83-09-04 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 767 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 25, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-09-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-4650. Applies to Boeing Model 767 airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-52A7 Revision 1, dated April 7, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions. To prevent the inadvertent opening of the airplane passenger or service door, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, perform the maintenance check of paragraph A of Section III of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-52A7 Revision 1 dated April 7, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions. Doors which fail to meet this check must accomplish the check of paragraph A.2. of Section III of the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin, prior to each flight until rigged in accordance with paragraph B of this AD. B. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, passenger or service doors that do not meet the maintenance check of paragraph A of this AD must be rigged in accordance with paragraph B of the Boeing Alert Service Bulletin. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 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 the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective May 25, 1983. FOOTER:
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