AD 92-13-08

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Airworthiness Directives; BOEING MODEL 747-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
92-13-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
92-NM-13-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING MODEL 747-400 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400D Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING MODEL 747-400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fires in the drain mast internal space due to lack of shields and moisture resistant/thermal insulation tape on mid and aft drain masts and forward drain tube and heater elements.

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Required Actions

Install shields with sealant over mid and aft drain masts, install moisture resistant and thermal insulation tape around forward drain tube and heater elements on mid and aft drain masts, following Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090. Alternative methods may be approved by the FAA Manager, Seattle ACO.

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Compliance Time

within 12 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Drain Masts

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AD Number:
92-13-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-13-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING MODEL 747-400 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Drain Masts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-400 Series | 747-400D 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 92-13-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-13-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8278

AD NUMBER:   92-13-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING MODEL 747-400 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-13-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-8278. Docket No. 92-NM-13-AD.

Applicability: Model 747-400 series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991; certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent fires in the drain mast internal space, accomplish the following:

(a) Install shields with sealant over the mid and aft drain masts in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991.

(b) Install moisture resistant and thermal insulation tape around the forward drain tube and heater elements on the mid and aft drain masts in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991.

(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. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Manager, Seattle ACO.

(d) 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.

(e) The installations shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 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, 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.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on August 5, 1992.

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AD Number:
92-13-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
92-NM-13-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING MODEL 747-400 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Drain Masts
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-400 Series | 747-400D 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: 92-13-08
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   92-NM-13-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-8278

AD NUMBER:   92-13-08

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING MODEL 747-400 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
92-13-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-8278. Docket No. 92-NM-13-AD.

Applicability: Model 747-400 series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991; certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously.

To prevent fires in the drain mast internal space, accomplish the following:

(a) Install shields with sealant over the mid and aft drain masts in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991.

(b) Install moisture resistant and thermal insulation tape around the forward drain tube and heater elements on the mid and aft drain masts in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 1991.

(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. Operators shall submit their requests through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Manager, Seattle ACO.

(d) 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.

(e) The installations shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-38A2090, dated November 21, 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, 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.

(f) This amendment becomes effective on August 5, 1992.

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