AD 92-04-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane

AD Number
92-04-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
92-NM-16-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-400 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-500 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane

Unsafe Condition

Damage to wire bundles above the cockpit-to-cabin door header frame due to chafing or interference with the door header frame, which could cause fire and smoke in the passenger cabin and cockpit.

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Required Actions

Within 20 days after the effective date, visually inspect wire bundles for damage and secure clamps. Repeat inspections every 120 days. Sleeve wire bundles with Expando PT or equivalent within 30 days and ensure 0.25 inch clearance from the door frame header.

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Compliance Time

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

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Affected Aircraft

All Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Cockpit-to-Cabin Door Wire Bundles

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AD Number:
92-04-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-16-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane
Subject:
Cockpit-to-Cabin Door Wire Bundles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/21/1992
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 92-04-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-16-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8178

AD NUMBER:   92-04-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 21, 1992.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-04-07 BOEING: Amendment 39-8178. Docket 92-NM-16-AD.

Applicability: All Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent the occurrence of fire and smoke in the passenger cabin and cockpit, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 20 days after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the wire bundles above the cockpit-to-cabin door header frame for damage due to chafing or interference with the door header frame. Pay particular attention to the wire bundle crossing over the right- hand corner of the header frame. Proper inspection requires removal of the aft center ceiling panel located just forward of the cockpit-to-cabin door. Ensure that the wire bundle clamps above the cockpit-to-cabin door header frame located approximately at Station 282.5, stringers 2R and 2L, are connected securely to stringer clip standoffs. (These should not be free floating clamps.) If any damaged wire bundle or loose clamp is found, prior to further flight, repair and/or secure it, in accordance with Boeing Standard Wiring Practices Document.

(b) Repeat the inspection procedure required by paragraph (a) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 120 days.

(c) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, sleeve the wire bundles in the area where they cross the cockpit-to-cabin door header frame with Expando PT or equivalent protective sleeving. Ensure that there is a minimum of 0.25 inch of clearance between these bundles and the cockpit-to-cabin door frame header, to prevent chafing or interference. If rework is necessary, perform it prior to further flight, in accordance with Boeing Standard Wiring Practices Document.

(d) 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. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO).

(e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(f) This amendment (39-8178, AD 92-04-07) becomes effective on February 21, 1992.

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AD Number:
92-04-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-16-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane
Subject:
Cockpit-to-Cabin Door Wire Bundles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/21/1992
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 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: 92-04-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-16-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8178

AD NUMBER:   92-04-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplane

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 21, 1992.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-04-07 BOEING: Amendment 39-8178. Docket 92-NM-16-AD.

Applicability: All Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent the occurrence of fire and smoke in the passenger cabin and cockpit, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 20 days after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect the wire bundles above the cockpit-to-cabin door header frame for damage due to chafing or interference with the door header frame. Pay particular attention to the wire bundle crossing over the right- hand corner of the header frame. Proper inspection requires removal of the aft center ceiling panel located just forward of the cockpit-to-cabin door. Ensure that the wire bundle clamps above the cockpit-to-cabin door header frame located approximately at Station 282.5, stringers 2R and 2L, are connected securely to stringer clip standoffs. (These should not be free floating clamps.) If any damaged wire bundle or loose clamp is found, prior to further flight, repair and/or secure it, in accordance with Boeing Standard Wiring Practices Document.

(b) Repeat the inspection procedure required by paragraph (a) of this AD at intervals not to exceed 120 days.

(c) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, sleeve the wire bundles in the area where they cross the cockpit-to-cabin door header frame with Expando PT or equivalent protective sleeving. Ensure that there is a minimum of 0.25 inch of clearance between these bundles and the cockpit-to-cabin door frame header, to prevent chafing or interference. If rework is necessary, perform it prior to further flight, in accordance with Boeing Standard Wiring Practices Document.

(d) 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. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO).

(e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.

(f) This amendment (39-8178, AD 92-04-07) becomes effective on February 21, 1992.

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