AD 87-18-05 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the hydraulic pressure line aluminum support brackets in the engine strut and possible fuel line penetration.
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Required Actions
Replace aluminum brackets with inconel brackets at three locations in each engine strut area to support the hydraulic pressure line, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032 or Revision 1 dated June 16, 1988. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be approved by the FAA Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after October 7, 1987 or after the effective date of this amendment, depending on airplane listing in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 767-200 Series, 767-300 Series, 767-300F Series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6 engines, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032 dated January 15, 1987, and airplanes with Serial Numbers 22322, 23431, 23432, 23494, 23623, and 23624.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Strut Brackets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-18-05_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-18-05 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Strut Brackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/24/1989 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767-200 Series | 767-300 Series | 767-300F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-18-05 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6242 AD NUMBER: 87-18-05 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 24, 1989 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-18-05 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-5722 as revised by Amendment 39-6242. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes, equipped with General Electric CF6 engines, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032 dated January 15, 1987, and airplanes Serial Numbers 22322, 23431, 23432, 23494, 23623, and 23624, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent cracking of the hydraulic pressure line aluminum support brackets in the engine strut, and possible fuel line penetration, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032, dated January 15, 1987: Within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after October 7, 1987 (which is the effective date of Amendment 39-5722), replace aluminum brackets with inconel brackets at three locations in each engine strut area to support the hydraulic pressure line, in accordance with that service bulletin. B. For all other airplanes: Within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this amendment, replace aluminum brackets with inconel brackets at three locations in each engine strut area to support the hydraulic pressure line in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032, Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. D. 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 the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This AD revises Amendment 39-5722, AD 87-18-05, which became effective on October 7, 1987. This amendment (39-6242, AD 87-18-05 R1) becomes effective on July 24, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-18-05_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-18-05 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Strut Brackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/24/1989 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: 87-18-05 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6242 AD NUMBER: 87-18-05 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 24, 1989 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-18-05 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-5722 as revised by Amendment 39-6242. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes, equipped with General Electric CF6 engines, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032 dated January 15, 1987, and airplanes Serial Numbers 22322, 23431, 23432, 23494, 23623, and 23624, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent cracking of the hydraulic pressure line aluminum support brackets in the engine strut, and possible fuel line penetration, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032, dated January 15, 1987: Within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after October 7, 1987 (which is the effective date of Amendment 39-5722), replace aluminum brackets with inconel brackets at three locations in each engine strut area to support the hydraulic pressure line, in accordance with that service bulletin. B. For all other airplanes: Within the next 3,000 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this amendment, replace aluminum brackets with inconel brackets at three locations in each engine strut area to support the hydraulic pressure line in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-29-0032, Revision 1, dated June 16, 1988. C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. D. 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 the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This AD revises Amendment 39-5722, AD 87-18-05, which became effective on October 7, 1987. This amendment (39-6242, AD 87-18-05 R1) becomes effective on July 24, 1989. FOOTER:
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