AD 91-07-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200CB Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200PF Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improperly installed nuts in the upper and lower attachment of the rudder yaw damper pogo assembly may result in nut or bolt failure, leading to loss of yaw damper function.
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Required Actions
Inspect upper and lower attachment of the rudder yaw damper pogo assembly for improper nut installation per Boeing Telegram M-7272-91-1886. Replace both nut and bolt prior to further flight if less than one thread protrudes or if cross threading is present. Submit findings report within 10 days of inspection completion.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 60 flight cycles or 20 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, line number 154 through 350, except line numbers 332 and 340, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Yaw Damper Pogo Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-07-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-07-51 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-84-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Yaw Damper Pogo Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 757-200 Series | 757-200CB Series | 757-200PF Series | 757-300 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-07-51 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-84-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7004 AD NUMBER: 91-07-51 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ; Effective July 1, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-07-51 BOEING: Amendment 39-7004. Docket No. 91-NM-84-AD. Applicability: Model 757 series airplanes, line number 154 through 350, except line numbers 332 and 340, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To detect improperly installed nuts in the upper and lower attachment of the rudder yaw damper pogo assembly, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 60 flight cycles or 20 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner, inspect the upper and lower attachment of the rudder yaw damper pogo assembly for improper installation of the nuts in accordance with Boeing Telegram M-7272-91- 1886, dated March 22, 1991. If less than one thread from the bolt protrudes through the nut, or if the nut is or appears to be cross threaded, replace both the nut and bolt prior to further flight. 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, ANM-108S, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; fax: (206) 227-1181. C. An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, 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. The inspection shall be done in accordance with Boeing Telegram M-7272-91-1886, dated March 22, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-7004, AD 91-07-51) becomes effective on July 1, 1991, as to all persons, except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T91-07-51, issued March 27, 1991, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-07-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-07-51 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-84-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder Yaw Damper Pogo Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/01/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 757-200 Series | 757-200CB Series | 757-200PF Series | 757-300 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-07-51 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-84-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7004 AD NUMBER: 91-07-51 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ; Effective July 1, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-07-51 BOEING: Amendment 39-7004. Docket No. 91-NM-84-AD. Applicability: Model 757 series airplanes, line number 154 through 350, except line numbers 332 and 340, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To detect improperly installed nuts in the upper and lower attachment of the rudder yaw damper pogo assembly, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 60 flight cycles or 20 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs sooner, inspect the upper and lower attachment of the rudder yaw damper pogo assembly for improper installation of the nuts in accordance with Boeing Telegram M-7272-91- 1886, dated March 22, 1991. If less than one thread from the bolt protrudes through the nut, or if the nut is or appears to be cross threaded, replace both the nut and bolt prior to further flight. 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, ANM-108S, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; fax: (206) 227-1181. C. An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, 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. The inspection shall be done in accordance with Boeing Telegram M-7272-91-1886, dated March 22, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-7004, AD 91-07-51) becomes effective on July 1, 1991, as to all persons, except those persons to whom it was made immediately effective by telegraphic AD T91-07-51, issued March 27, 1991, which contained this amendment. FOOTER:
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