AD 91-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cross connection of fire extinguishing wiring during maintenance could lead to failure of the engine fire extinguishing system.
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Required Actions
Modify the engine fire extinguishing system or fire control module in accordance with specified Boeing Service Bulletins. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be approved by the FAA. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Model 747-400 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 747-26-2138 (Rev 1, March 1, 1990) and 747-26-2141 (Rev 1, July 12, 1990)
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Fire Extinguishing System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-05-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-05-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-153-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Extinguishing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-05-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-153-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6907 AD NUMBER: 91-05-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-05-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-6907. Docket No. 90-NM-153-AD. Applicability: Model 747-400 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26- 2138, Revision 1, dated March 1, 1990, and Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2141, Revision 1, dated July 12, 1990, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To preclude cross connection of fire extinguishing wiring during maintenance, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2138, Revision 1, dated March 1, 1990: Modify the engine fire extinguishing system in accordance with that service bulletin. B. For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2141, Revision 1, dated July 12, 1990: Modify the fire control module in accordance with that service bulletin. 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 SW., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6907, AD 91-05-04) becomes effective on March 25, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-05-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-05-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-153-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Fire Extinguishing System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-400 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-05-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-153-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6907 AD NUMBER: 91-05-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-05-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-6907. Docket No. 90-NM-153-AD. Applicability: Model 747-400 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26- 2138, Revision 1, dated March 1, 1990, and Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2141, Revision 1, dated July 12, 1990, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To preclude cross connection of fire extinguishing wiring during maintenance, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2138, Revision 1, dated March 1, 1990: Modify the engine fire extinguishing system in accordance with that service bulletin. B. For airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-26-2141, Revision 1, dated July 12, 1990: Modify the fire control module in accordance with that service bulletin. 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 SW., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6907, AD 91-05-04) becomes effective on March 25, 1991. FOOTER:
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