AD 91-02-03
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
Fire caused by chafing of wires on hydraulic components in the aft fairing areas of the left and right engine struts.
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Required Actions
Inspect wire bundles in the aft fairing areas of the left and right engine struts to determine if sufficient separation exists between the wire bundles and hydraulic components. If inadequate separation is found, repair, adjust the wire bundles, and install protective coverings on the wiring and hydraulic tubing in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0054.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 hours time-in-service after July 2, 1990 (effective date of AD 90-13-06) for airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0054, or within 500 hours time-in-service after January 14, 1991 (effective date of this AD) for airplanes line numbers 308 and 311. Prior to further flight if inadequate separation is found.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 767-200 Series, 767-300 Series, 767-300F Series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0054, and line numbers 308 and 311.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Strut Wire Bundles
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-270-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Strut Wire Bundles Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/14/1991 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767-200 Series | 767-300 Series | 767-300F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-270-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6853 AD NUMBER: 91-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 14, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-02-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-6853. Docket No. 90-NM-270-AD. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 29A0054, dated March 26, 1990, and airplanes line numbers 308 and 311, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fire caused by the chafing of wires on hydraulic components, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0054, dated March 26, 1990: Within 500 hours time-in-service after July 2, 1990 (the effective date of Amendment 39-6633, AD 90-13-06), perform the procedures required by paragraph C. of this AD. B. For airplanes line numbers 308 and 311: Within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, perform the procedures required by paragraph C. of this AD. C. Inspect the wire bundles in the aft fairing areas of the left and right engine struts to determine if sufficient separation exists between the wire bundles and hydraulic components, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0054, dated March 26, 1990; Revision 1, dated May 24, 1990; or Revision 2, dated November 8, 1990. If adequate separation is not present, prior to further flight, repair, adjust the wire bundles, and install protective coverings on the wiring and hydraulic tubing in accordance with the Alert Service Bulletin. D. 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. E. 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. Airworthiness Directive 91-02-03 supersedes AD 90-13-06, Amendment 39-6633. This amendment (39-6853, AD 91-02-03) becomes effective on January 14, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-02-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-02-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-270-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Strut Wire Bundles Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/14/1991 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: 91-02-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-270-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6853 AD NUMBER: 91-02-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 14, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-02-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-6853. Docket No. 90-NM-270-AD. Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767- 29A0054, dated March 26, 1990, and airplanes line numbers 308 and 311, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fire caused by the chafing of wires on hydraulic components, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0054, dated March 26, 1990: Within 500 hours time-in-service after July 2, 1990 (the effective date of Amendment 39-6633, AD 90-13-06), perform the procedures required by paragraph C. of this AD. B. For airplanes line numbers 308 and 311: Within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, perform the procedures required by paragraph C. of this AD. C. Inspect the wire bundles in the aft fairing areas of the left and right engine struts to determine if sufficient separation exists between the wire bundles and hydraulic components, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-29A0054, dated March 26, 1990; Revision 1, dated May 24, 1990; or Revision 2, dated November 8, 1990. If adequate separation is not present, prior to further flight, repair, adjust the wire bundles, and install protective coverings on the wiring and hydraulic tubing in accordance with the Alert Service Bulletin. D. 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. E. 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. Airworthiness Directive 91-02-03 supersedes AD 90-13-06, Amendment 39-6633. This amendment (39-6853, AD 91-02-03) becomes effective on January 14, 1991. FOOTER:
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