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AD Number:
90-26-51
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-278-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Outboard Leading Edge Slat
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/19/1991
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 90-26-51
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-278-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6881

AD NUMBER:   90-26-51

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 19, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-26-51 BOEING: Amendment 39-6881. Docket No. 90-NM-278-AD. Final Rule of Telegraphic AD.

Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes, line number 001 through 340, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To detect defective torque tube fittings in the leading edge slat drive system, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 20 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the outboard leading edge slat torque tube fittings in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 27A0110, dated December 13, 1990.

1. If a defective torque tube fitting is found, prior to further flight, replace the fitting or install a new torque tube assembly in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0110, dated December 13, 1990.

2. No further action is required if the torque tube fitting is found to have the correct dimensions.

B. Within 10 days after completion of the inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD, submit a report of findings of discrepancies to the Manager, Seattle Manufacturing Inspection District Office, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; Rapid fax: (206) 227-1181.

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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Seattle ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Seattle ACO.

D. 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 Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington.

This amendment (39-6881, AD 90-26-51) becomes effective on February 19, 1991, as to all persons, except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T90-26-51, issued on December 13, 1990, which contained this amendment.

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