AD 91-22-05

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Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-22-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
91-NM-55-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B SUD Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200B Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200C Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200F Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SP Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SR Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Overhead stowage compartment doors and counterbalance assemblies may fail, causing injury to passengers and flight attendants due to unexpected opening or malfunction.

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Required Actions

Replace overhead stowage compartment doors and counterbalance assemblies, rework and adjust compartments, install new wiring provisions, perform operational checks. For unused bins, inspect latches, install 'NO STOWAGE' placard, and disable bins as approved.

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Compliance Time

within 36 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, line numbers 001 through 708, except Model 747-400 and freighters.

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Federal Register Abstract

Stowage Bins

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AD Number:
91-22-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-NM-55-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Stowage Bins
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/29/1991
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more
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: 91-22-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   91-NM-55-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8065

AD NUMBER:   91-22-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 29, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-22-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-8065. Docket No. 91-NM-55-AD.

Applicability: Model 747 series airplanes, line numbers 001 through 708, except Model 747-400 and freighters, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent injury to passengers and flight attendants, accomplish the following:

(a) For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989:

(1) For those stowage bins used for stowage, accomplish the following in accordance with Section III of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, dated November 3, 1988, or Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989:

(i) Replace the overhead stowage compartment doors and counterbalance assemblies;

(ii) Rework and adjust compartments;

(iii) Install new wiring provisions; and

(iv) Perform operational checks of associated equipment.

(2) For those bins that are not used for stowage of any item, in lieu of the procedures required by paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, operators may accomplish the following:

(i) Conduct a visual inspection of the existing latches for wear of the latching handle locking grooves and ensure full travel of the latch pins. If wear or other discrepancies are indicated, repair in accordance with FAA-approved procedures.

(ii) Install a placard indicating "NO STOWAGE;" and

(iii) Disable the bin to prevent its opening, in a manner approved by the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.

(b) For airplanes not listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989:

(1) For those stowage bins used for stowage, accomplish the following in a manner similar to that described in the service bulletin and approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate:

(i) Replace the overhead stowage compartment doors and counterbalance assemblies;

(ii) Rework and adjust compartments;

(iii) Install new wiring provisions; and

(iv) Perform operational checks of associated equipment.

(2) For those bins that are not used for stowage of any item, in lieu of the procedures required by paragraph (b)(1) of this AD, operators may accomplish the following:

(i) Conduct a visual inspection of the existing latches for wear of the latching handle locking grooves and ensure full travel of the latch pins. If wear or other discrepancies are indicated, repair, in accordance with FAA-approved procedures.

(ii) Install a placard indicating "NO STOWAGE;" and

(iii) Disable the bin to prevent its opening, in a manner approved by the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.

(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 ACO, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) who may concur or comment and then sent 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.

(e) The requirements for replacement, rework and adjustment, inspections, and operational checks shall be done in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, dated November 3, 1988; or in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989, which includes the following list of effective pages:


PAGE NUMBER
	
REVISION LEVEL
	
DATE


1-2, 4, 7, 9-13, 17-27, 76-77

	
1
	
May 25, 1989


3, 5-6, 8, 14-16, 28-75, 78-83
	
(Original)
	
November 3, 1988

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 SW., Renton, Washington, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, D.C.

This amendment (39-8065, AD 91-22-05) becomes effective on November 29, 1991.

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AD Number:
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Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-NM-55-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Stowage Bins
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/29/1991
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more
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: 91-22-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-NM-55-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8065

AD NUMBER:   91-22-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 29, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-22-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-8065. Docket No. 91-NM-55-AD.

Applicability: Model 747 series airplanes, line numbers 001 through 708, except Model 747-400 and freighters, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 36 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent injury to passengers and flight attendants, accomplish the following:

(a) For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989:

(1) For those stowage bins used for stowage, accomplish the following in accordance with Section III of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, dated November 3, 1988, or Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989:

(i) Replace the overhead stowage compartment doors and counterbalance assemblies;

(ii) Rework and adjust compartments;

(iii) Install new wiring provisions; and

(iv) Perform operational checks of associated equipment.

(2) For those bins that are not used for stowage of any item, in lieu of the procedures required by paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, operators may accomplish the following:

(i) Conduct a visual inspection of the existing latches for wear of the latching handle locking grooves and ensure full travel of the latch pins. If wear or other discrepancies are indicated, repair in accordance with FAA-approved procedures.

(ii) Install a placard indicating "NO STOWAGE;" and

(iii) Disable the bin to prevent its opening, in a manner approved by the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.

(b) For airplanes not listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989:

(1) For those stowage bins used for stowage, accomplish the following in a manner similar to that described in the service bulletin and approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate:

(i) Replace the overhead stowage compartment doors and counterbalance assemblies;

(ii) Rework and adjust compartments;

(iii) Install new wiring provisions; and

(iv) Perform operational checks of associated equipment.

(2) For those bins that are not used for stowage of any item, in lieu of the procedures required by paragraph (b)(1) of this AD, operators may accomplish the following:

(i) Conduct a visual inspection of the existing latches for wear of the latching handle locking grooves and ensure full travel of the latch pins. If wear or other discrepancies are indicated, repair, in accordance with FAA-approved procedures.

(ii) Install a placard indicating "NO STOWAGE;" and

(iii) Disable the bin to prevent its opening, in a manner approved by the FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector.

(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 ACO, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) who may concur or comment and then sent 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.

(e) The requirements for replacement, rework and adjustment, inspections, and operational checks shall be done in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, dated November 3, 1988; or in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2734, Revision 1, dated May 25, 1989, which includes the following list of effective pages:


PAGE NUMBER
	
REVISION LEVEL
	
DATE


1-2, 4, 7, 9-13, 17-27, 76-77

	
1
	
May 25, 1989


3, 5-6, 8, 14-16, 28-75, 78-83
	
(Original)
	
November 3, 1988

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 SW., Renton, Washington, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, D.C.

This amendment (39-8065, AD 91-22-05) becomes effective on November 29, 1991.

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