AD 85-11-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200CB Series | BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200PF Series | BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-300 Series | BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Evacuation slides may become unsafe due to porosity.
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Required Actions
Inspect slides in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-25-0040 or later FAA-approved revisions. Replace slides that do not meet the service bulletin limitations prior to further flight. Repeat inspections within 18 months after the last leak check inspection.
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Compliance Time
Slides manufactured prior to six months before the effective date (June 28, 1985) must be inspected within the next 12 months. All other slides must be inspected within 18 months after the date of manufacture.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Air Cruisers evacuation slides, part numbers specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-25-0040 dated December 21, 1984.
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Federal Register Abstract
Evacuation Slides
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-11-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-11-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Evacuation Slides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/28/1985 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 757-200 Series | 757-200CB Series | 757-200PF Series | 757-300 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-11-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5067 AD NUMBER: 85-11-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 28, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-11-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5067. Applies to all Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Air Cruisers evacuation slides, part numbers (P/N) as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-25-0040 dated December 21, 1984. To assure slides do not become unsafe due to porosity, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished. A. Accomplish inspection procedures in accordance with the service bulletin or later FAA-approved revisions, as follows: 1. For slides manufactured prior to six months before the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection within the next 12 months. 2. For all other slides, accomplish the inspection within 18 months after the date of manufacture. 3. Slides which do not meet the limitations set forth in the service bulletin must be replaced with a serviceable slide prior to further flight. B. Repeat the inspection procedures of paragraph A., above, within 18 months after the last leak check inspection performed in accordance with the service bulletin, or later FAA- approved revisions. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. D. Upon request of an operator, an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance times if the request contains substantiating data to justify the request. E. Aircraft may be ferried to a base for maintenance in accordance with Sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-11-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-11-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Evacuation Slides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/28/1985 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 757-200 Series | 757-200CB Series | 757-200PF Series | 757-300 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: 85-11-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5067 AD NUMBER: 85-11-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 28, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-11-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5067. Applies to all Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Air Cruisers evacuation slides, part numbers (P/N) as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 757-25-0040 dated December 21, 1984. To assure slides do not become unsafe due to porosity, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished. A. Accomplish inspection procedures in accordance with the service bulletin or later FAA-approved revisions, as follows: 1. For slides manufactured prior to six months before the effective date of this AD, accomplish the inspection within the next 12 months. 2. For all other slides, accomplish the inspection within 18 months after the date of manufacture. 3. Slides which do not meet the limitations set forth in the service bulletin must be replaced with a serviceable slide prior to further flight. B. Repeat the inspection procedures of paragraph A., above, within 18 months after the last leak check inspection performed in accordance with the service bulletin, or later FAA- approved revisions. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. D. Upon request of an operator, an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, may adjust the compliance times if the request contains substantiating data to justify the request. E. Aircraft may be ferried to a base for maintenance in accordance with Sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1985. FOOTER:
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