AD 92-08-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the seat pans and possible injury to flight attendants.
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Required Actions
Inspect the front edge of the affected seat pans for abnormal flexibility within 60 days after the effective date. If damage is detected, either install a placard stating the seat is not to be occupied or replace the seat pan and continue inspections at intervals not exceeding 375 flight hours. Modify all single flight attendant seat pans within 18 months after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD for the initial inspection; within 18 months after the effective date for the modification. Inspections must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 375 flight hours unless modified.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes equipped with TransAero P/N 91465 series single flight attendant seats identified in TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C.
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Federal Register Abstract
Seat Pan
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-08-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-08-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-212-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes Subject: Seat Pan Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/29/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series | 757-200 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 92-08-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-212-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8222 AD NUMBER: 92-08-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ; Effective May 29, 1992 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-08-11 BOEING: Amendment 39-8222. Docket No. 91-NM-212-AD. Applicability: Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, and Model 757-200 series airplanes; equipped with TransAero P/N 91465 series single flight attendant seats identified in TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the seat pans and possible injury to flight attendants, accomplish the following: (a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the front edge of the affected seat pans for areas of abnormal flexibility in accordance with paragraph C. of TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C., dated August 12, 1991. (1) If no damage is detected, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 375 flight hours. (2) If damage is detected, prior to further flight, accomplish either subparagraph (a)(2)(i) or (a)(2)(ii): (i) Install a placard stating that the damaged seat is not to be occupied; or (ii) Replace the seat pan with a serviceable seat pan of the same part number, and continue to inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 375 flight hours in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD. (b) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, modify all single flight attendant seat pans in accordance with TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be terminated upon accomplishing the modification described in TransAero Service Bulletin 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991. (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. 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. (e) 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. (f) The inspection and modification shall be done in accordance with TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991, which contains the following list of effective pages: Page number Revision level Date Cover C August 12, 1991 Sheets i, ii, C (Not dated) and iii iv (None) (Not dated) 1 - 24 (None) (Not dated) 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 TransAero Industries, Inc., 502 North Oak Street, Inglewood, California 90302-2942. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on May 29, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-08-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-08-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-212-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes Subject: Seat Pan Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/29/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series | 757-200 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: 92-08-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-212-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8222 AD NUMBER: 92-08-11 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, -400 and -500 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ; Effective May 29, 1992 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-08-11 BOEING: Amendment 39-8222. Docket No. 91-NM-212-AD. Applicability: Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, and Model 757-200 series airplanes; equipped with TransAero P/N 91465 series single flight attendant seats identified in TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the seat pans and possible injury to flight attendants, accomplish the following: (a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the front edge of the affected seat pans for areas of abnormal flexibility in accordance with paragraph C. of TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C., dated August 12, 1991. (1) If no damage is detected, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 375 flight hours. (2) If damage is detected, prior to further flight, accomplish either subparagraph (a)(2)(i) or (a)(2)(ii): (i) Install a placard stating that the damaged seat is not to be occupied; or (ii) Replace the seat pan with a serviceable seat pan of the same part number, and continue to inspect thereafter at intervals not to exceed 375 flight hours in accordance with paragraph (a) of this AD. (b) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, modify all single flight attendant seat pans in accordance with TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991. (c) The inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD may be terminated upon accomplishing the modification described in TransAero Service Bulletin 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991. (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. 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. (e) 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. (f) The inspection and modification shall be done in accordance with TransAero Service Bulletin No. 192, Revision C, dated August 12, 1991, which contains the following list of effective pages: Page number Revision level Date Cover C August 12, 1991 Sheets i, ii, C (Not dated) and iii iv (None) (Not dated) 1 - 24 (None) (Not dated) 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 TransAero Industries, Inc., 502 North Oak Street, Inglewood, California 90302-2942. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on May 29, 1992. FOOTER:
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