AD 87-24-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B SUD Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400D Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SP Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SR Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Electromagnetic interference may cause misleading localizer deviation indications to the flight crew.
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Required Actions
Replace existing weather radar receiver-transmitters with modified units per Boeing Service Bulletins 747-34A2286 or 767-34A0055, or later FAA-approved revision. Alternate compliance may be approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within 12 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 and Model 767 series airplanes specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 747-34A2286 and 767-34A0055, Revision 1, dated April 30, 1987, and September 17, 1987 respectively.
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Federal Register Abstract
Weather Radar Receiver Transmitters
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-24-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-24-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Weather Radar Receiver Transmitters Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1987 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more 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: 87-24-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5777 AD NUMBER: 87-24-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-24-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-5777. Applies to Model 747 and Model 767 series airplanes, specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 747-34A2286 dated April 30, 1987, and 767- 34A0055, Revision 1, dated September 17, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To minimize the possibility of misleading localizer deviation indication to the flight crew caused by electromagnetic interference, accomplish the following: A. Replace the existing weather radar receiver-transmitters with modified receiver- transmitters in accordance with the appropriate Boeing Service Bulletin 747-34A2286, or 767- 34A0055, both dated April 30, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision. B. 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. 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 the modification required by 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 the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. These documents 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 December 29, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-24-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-24-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Weather Radar Receiver Transmitters Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1987 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more 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: 87-24-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5777 AD NUMBER: 87-24-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 and Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-24-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-5777. Applies to Model 747 and Model 767 series airplanes, specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 747-34A2286 dated April 30, 1987, and 767- 34A0055, Revision 1, dated September 17, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To minimize the possibility of misleading localizer deviation indication to the flight crew caused by electromagnetic interference, accomplish the following: A. Replace the existing weather radar receiver-transmitters with modified receiver- transmitters in accordance with the appropriate Boeing Service Bulletin 747-34A2286, or 767- 34A0055, both dated April 30, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision. B. 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. 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 the modification required by 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 the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. These documents 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 December 29, 1987. FOOTER:
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