AD 85-23-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | BOEING Model 757 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200CB Series | BOEING Model 757 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200PF Series | BOEING Model 757 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-300 Series | BOEING Model 757 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The Number 4 left passenger door may have improper hardware installation or missing hardware, which could prevent proper door opening.
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Required Actions
Inspect the Number 4 left passenger door to verify proper hardware installation and install missing hardware as required per Boeing Service Bulletin 757-52A0017. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within 21 days after the effective date of this amendment
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 757 airplanes prior to line number 72
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Federal Register Abstract
Left Passenger Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 757 Airplanes Subject: Left Passenger Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/18/1985 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Series | 757-200PF Series | 757-300 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5165 AD NUMBER: 85-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 757 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 18, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-23-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-5165. Applies to Boeing Model 757 airplanes prior to line number 72, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 21 days after the effective date of this amendment. To ensure proper door opening, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Inspect the Number 4 left passenger door to verify proper hardware installation and install missing hardware, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757- 52A0017 dated September 26, 1985, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. 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. C. 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 AD who have not already received copies of the service bulletin cited herein may obtain copies upon request from the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective November 18, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 757 Airplanes Subject: Left Passenger Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/18/1985 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: 85-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5165 AD NUMBER: 85-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 757 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 18, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-23-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-5165. Applies to Boeing Model 757 airplanes prior to line number 72, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 21 days after the effective date of this amendment. To ensure proper door opening, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Inspect the Number 4 left passenger door to verify proper hardware installation and install missing hardware, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757- 52A0017 dated September 26, 1985, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. 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. C. 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 AD who have not already received copies of the service bulletin cited herein may obtain copies upon request from the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective November 18, 1985. FOOTER:
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