AD 88-01-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200CB Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200PF Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potential for total thrust loss in both engines due to a lightning strike.
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Required Actions
Modify engine electrical and electronic control unit wiring in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-71A0026, Revision 1, dated September 24, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision. Alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
within one year after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB211-535C or -535E4 engines, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-71A0026, Revision 1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Electrical and Electronic Control Unit Wiring
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Electrical and Electronic Control Unit Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/16/1988 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Series | 757-200PF Series | 757-300 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5810 AD NUMBER: 88-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 16, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-01-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5810. Applies to Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB 211-535C or -535E4 engines, specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-71A0026, Revision 1, dated September 24, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To minimize the potential for total thrust loss in both engines due to a lightning strike, accomplish the following: A. Modify engine electrical and electronic control unit wiring in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-71A0026, Revision 1, dated September 24, 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. 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 February 16, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-01-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-01-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Electrical and Electronic Control Unit Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/16/1988 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: 88-01-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5810 AD NUMBER: 88-01-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 16, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-01-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5810. Applies to Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Rolls Royce RB 211-535C or -535E4 engines, specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-71A0026, Revision 1, dated September 24, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To minimize the potential for total thrust loss in both engines due to a lightning strike, accomplish the following: A. Modify engine electrical and electronic control unit wiring in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-71A0026, Revision 1, dated September 24, 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. 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 February 16, 1988. FOOTER:
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