AD 85-12-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | BOEING Model 757-200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Electrical shorting of certain wire bundles due to damaged wire and leaking lavatory waste fluids onto the wire.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection of forward lavatory waste drain ducts for leakage from duct seals within 50 hours time in service after the AD's effective date. Repeat inspections every 100 hours. If leaks are found, clean and replace drain clamps per Boeing SB 757-38-008 and continue inspections every 250 hours. Incorporate SB 757-38-008 and SB 757-24-0025 to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 757-38-008 and 757-24-0025
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Federal Register Abstract
Lavatory Drain Ducts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-12-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-12-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 757-200 Series Airplanes Subject: Lavatory Drain Ducts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/28/1985 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 757-200 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-12-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5081 AD NUMBER: 85-12-08 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 757-200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 28, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-12-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-5081. Applies to Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 757-38-008 dated February 1, 1985, and 757-24-0025 dated May 3, 1985. To prevent the electrical shorting of certain wire bundles due to damaged wire and leaking lavatory waste fluids onto the wire, accomplish the following within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: A. Perform a visual inspection of the forward lavatory waste drain ducts, to determine if there is any leakage from the duct seals. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service. B. If leaks are detected, clean and replace forward lavatory waste drain clamps in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-38-008, dated February 1, 1985, or later FAA approved revision, and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph A. at intervals not to exceed 250 hours time in service. C. Incorporation of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-38-008 dated February 1, 1985, or later FAA approved revision, to replace specified narrow clamps with wider clamps on the forward lavatory waste ducts, and incorporation of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-24-0025 dated May 3, 1985, or later FAA approved revision, to replace the damaged wire and to reroute the specified wire bundles from beneath the lavatories, terminates the repetitive inspection requirement of paragraph A., above. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this proposal who have not already received copies of the service bulletins may obtain copies upon request from the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 1900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-12-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-12-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 757-200 Series Airplanes Subject: Lavatory Drain Ducts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/28/1985 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 757-200 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: 85-12-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5081 AD NUMBER: 85-12-08 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 757-200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 28, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-12-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-5081. Applies to Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 757-38-008 dated February 1, 1985, and 757-24-0025 dated May 3, 1985. To prevent the electrical shorting of certain wire bundles due to damaged wire and leaking lavatory waste fluids onto the wire, accomplish the following within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: A. Perform a visual inspection of the forward lavatory waste drain ducts, to determine if there is any leakage from the duct seals. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service. B. If leaks are detected, clean and replace forward lavatory waste drain clamps in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-38-008, dated February 1, 1985, or later FAA approved revision, and continue to inspect in accordance with paragraph A. at intervals not to exceed 250 hours time in service. C. Incorporation of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-38-008 dated February 1, 1985, or later FAA approved revision, to replace specified narrow clamps with wider clamps on the forward lavatory waste ducts, and incorporation of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-24-0025 dated May 3, 1985, or later FAA approved revision, to replace the damaged wire and to reroute the specified wire bundles from beneath the lavatories, terminates the repetitive inspection requirement of paragraph A., above. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. All persons affected by this proposal who have not already received copies of the service bulletins may obtain copies upon request from the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 1900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective June 28, 1985. FOOTER:
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