AD 91-05-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cross-connection of engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing systems wiring and plumbing during maintenance could lead to failure of the fire extinguishing systems.
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Required Actions
Modify the engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing system wiring and plumbing in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletins 767-26-0045 or 767-26-0048. This modification terminates repetitive inspections and functional tests required by AD 89-03-51.
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Compliance Time
within the next 48 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
BOEING Model 767-300 series airplanes certificated in any category listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 767-26-0045 and 767-26-0048.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fire Extinguishing Systems
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-160-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767-300 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Extinguishing Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-300 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-160-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6903 AD NUMBER: 91-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767-300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-05-06 BOEING: Amendment 39-6903. Docket No. 90-NM-160-AD. Applicability: Model 767-300 series airplanes certificated in any category listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 767-26-0045, dated May 10, 1990, and 767-26-0048, dated June 21, 1990. Compliance: Required within the next 48 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To preclude cross-connection of engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing systems wiring and plumbing during maintenance, accomplish the following: A. Modify the engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing system wiring and plumbing in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-26-0045, dated May 10, 1990, or 767- 26-0048, dated June 21, 1990, as appropriate. Accomplishment of this modification constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections and functional tests required by Airworthiness Directive 89-03-51, Amendment 39-6213, on Boeing Model 767-300 airplanes following maintenance on the engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing wiring and plumbing. NOTE: The modification described in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-26-0045 was incorporated in production on airplanes starting with line number 275, and the modification described in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-26-0048 was incorporated in production on airplanes starting with line number 290. Accordingly, this paragraph terminates the repetitive inspection and functional test requirements of AD 89-03-51 for those airplanes. 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 (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. 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 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 (39-6903, AD 91-05-06) becomes effective on March 25, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-05-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-05-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-160-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767-300 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Extinguishing Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-300 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-05-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-160-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6903 AD NUMBER: 91-05-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 767-300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-05-06 BOEING: Amendment 39-6903. Docket No. 90-NM-160-AD. Applicability: Model 767-300 series airplanes certificated in any category listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 767-26-0045, dated May 10, 1990, and 767-26-0048, dated June 21, 1990. Compliance: Required within the next 48 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To preclude cross-connection of engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing systems wiring and plumbing during maintenance, accomplish the following: A. Modify the engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing system wiring and plumbing in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-26-0045, dated May 10, 1990, or 767- 26-0048, dated June 21, 1990, as appropriate. Accomplishment of this modification constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections and functional tests required by Airworthiness Directive 89-03-51, Amendment 39-6213, on Boeing Model 767-300 airplanes following maintenance on the engine and cargo compartment fire extinguishing wiring and plumbing. NOTE: The modification described in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-26-0045 was incorporated in production on airplanes starting with line number 275, and the modification described in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-26-0048 was incorporated in production on airplanes starting with line number 290. Accordingly, this paragraph terminates the repetitive inspection and functional test requirements of AD 89-03-51 for those airplanes. 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 (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. 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 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 (39-6903, AD 91-05-06) becomes effective on March 25, 1991. FOOTER:
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