AD 90-10-07
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
Uncommanded extension of three flight spoilers on one wing due to failure of a spoiler wheel command unit.
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Required Actions
Replace both spoiler wheel command units for Group 1 airplanes (as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27-0085) and replace the left side spoiler wheel command unit for Group 2 airplanes, following the service bulletin. An alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA Manager.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 24 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 243, 257, 262, 263, 269, 273 through 275, 282, 285, 289, and 291, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Spoiler Wheel Command Units
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-10-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-10-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-102-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Spoiler Wheel Command Units Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/12/1990 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767-200 Series | 767-300 Series | 767-300F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-10-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-102-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6592 AD NUMBER: 90-10-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 12, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-10-07 BOEING: Amendment 39-6592. Docket No. 89-NM-102-AD. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 243, 257, 262, 263, 269, 273 through 275, 282, 285, 289, and 291, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 24 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent uncommanded extension of three flight spoilers on one wing, due to a failure of a spoiler wheel command unit, accomplish the following: A. For Group 1 airplanes (as listed in the Boeing service bulletin): Replace both spoiler wheel command units in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27-0085, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1989. B. For Group 2 airplanes (as listed in the Boeing service bulletin): Replace the left side spoiler wheel command unit in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27-0085, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1989. 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. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with 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 amendment (39-6592, AD 90-10-07) becomes effective on June 12, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-10-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-10-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-102-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Spoiler Wheel Command Units Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/12/1990 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: 90-10-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-102-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6592 AD NUMBER: 90-10-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 12, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-10-07 BOEING: Amendment 39-6592. Docket No. 89-NM-102-AD. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 243, 257, 262, 263, 269, 273 through 275, 282, 285, 289, and 291, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 24 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent uncommanded extension of three flight spoilers on one wing, due to a failure of a spoiler wheel command unit, accomplish the following: A. For Group 1 airplanes (as listed in the Boeing service bulletin): Replace both spoiler wheel command units in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27-0085, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1989. B. For Group 2 airplanes (as listed in the Boeing service bulletin): Replace the left side spoiler wheel command unit in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-27-0085, Revision 1, dated November 30, 1989. 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. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with 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 amendment (39-6592, AD 90-10-07) becomes effective on June 12, 1990. FOOTER:
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