AD 92-16-16
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-200 Series | Airworthiness Directive; BOEING Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER Series \\t Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 767-300 Series | Airworthiness Directive; BOEING Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER Series \\t Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of warning of incorrect take-off flap setting and a gear-up-landing condition when flaps are set at 25 degrees due to discrepant Flap Stabilizer Position Module (FSPM) cards.
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Required Actions
Inspect the Flap Stabilizer Position Module (FSPM) cards in Group I and II airplanes within 45 days after the effective date. Replace P/N 285T0099-17 cards with P/N 285T0099-13, remove and repair FSPM units with improperly clipped pins, and submit a report within 15 days. Prohibit installation of non-compliant P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM units unless inspected/tested.
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Compliance Time
Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BOEING Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flaps Stabilizer Position Module
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-16-16.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-16-16 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-247-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directive; BOEING Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER Series \t Airplanes Subject: Flaps Stabilizer Position Module Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/28/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series | 767-300 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 92-16-16 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-247-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8326 AD NUMBER: 92-16-16 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directive; BOEING Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 28, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-16-16 BOEING: Amendment 39-8326. Docket No. 91-NM-247-AD. Supersedes AD 90-21-04, Amendment 39-6759. Applicability: Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent loss of warning of incorrect take-off flap setting, and a gear-up-landing condition when flaps are set at 25 degrees, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes defined as Group I in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992: Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time visual inspection of the Flap Stabilizer Position Module (FSPM) in the P50 card file (in 3 places), to locate discrepant FSPM cards, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. (1) If any P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM card is found, prior to further flight, remove that card in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in the service bulletin, and replace it with a P/N 285T0099-13 FSPM card. (2) If no discrepancies are detected, no further action is necessary. (b) For airplanes defined as Group II in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992: Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time visual inspection of the P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM in the P50 card file (in 3 places); remove all P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM cards, and visually inspect the connectors for proper pin keying, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. (1) FSPM P/N 285T0099-17 cards designated "MOD A" do not need to be inspected or removed. (2) If pins other than numbered parts 47 and 64 are clipped on the FSPM 285T0099-17 connector, prior to further flight, remove and repair the FSPM, reinstall, and test, in accordance with the service bulletin. (3) If no discrepancies are detected, reinstall and test each P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM card in accordance with the service bulletin. (c) Within 15 days after accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (a) and (b) of this AD, submit a report of all discrepant FSPM parts that require rework to the Manager, Manufacturing Inspection District Office, ANM-108S, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; or fax (206) 227-1181. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (d) As of the effective date of this AD, no person shall install a P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM unit on any airplane unless that FSPM is new or has been inspected and tested in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Seattle ACO. (f) 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. (g) The inspections, repair, and test shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. 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, 800 North Capitol Street NW., 7th Floor, Suite 700, Washington, DC. (h) This amendment becomes effective on September 28, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-16-16.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-16-16 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-247-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directive; BOEING Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER Series \t Airplanes Subject: Flaps Stabilizer Position Module Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/28/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 767-200 Series | 767-300 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: 92-16-16 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-247-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8326 AD NUMBER: 92-16-16 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directive; BOEING Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 28, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-16-16 BOEING: Amendment 39-8326. Docket No. 91-NM-247-AD. Supersedes AD 90-21-04, Amendment 39-6759. Applicability: Model 767-200, -200ER, -300, and -300ER series airplanes; as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent loss of warning of incorrect take-off flap setting, and a gear-up-landing condition when flaps are set at 25 degrees, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes defined as Group I in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992: Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time visual inspection of the Flap Stabilizer Position Module (FSPM) in the P50 card file (in 3 places), to locate discrepant FSPM cards, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. (1) If any P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM card is found, prior to further flight, remove that card in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in the service bulletin, and replace it with a P/N 285T0099-13 FSPM card. (2) If no discrepancies are detected, no further action is necessary. (b) For airplanes defined as Group II in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992: Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time visual inspection of the P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM in the P50 card file (in 3 places); remove all P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM cards, and visually inspect the connectors for proper pin keying, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. (1) FSPM P/N 285T0099-17 cards designated "MOD A" do not need to be inspected or removed. (2) If pins other than numbered parts 47 and 64 are clipped on the FSPM 285T0099-17 connector, prior to further flight, remove and repair the FSPM, reinstall, and test, in accordance with the service bulletin. (3) If no discrepancies are detected, reinstall and test each P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM card in accordance with the service bulletin. (c) Within 15 days after accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (a) and (b) of this AD, submit a report of all discrepant FSPM parts that require rework to the Manager, Manufacturing Inspection District Office, ANM-108S, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98055-4056; or fax (206) 227-1181. Information collection requirements contained in this regulation have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and have been assigned OMB Control Number 2120-0056. (d) As of the effective date of this AD, no person shall install a P/N 285T0099-17 FSPM unit on any airplane unless that FSPM is new or has been inspected and tested in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. (e) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Seattle ACO. (f) 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. (g) The inspections, repair, and test shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-27A0118, Revision 1, dated January 9, 1992. 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, 800 North Capitol Street NW., 7th Floor, Suite 700, Washington, DC. (h) This amendment becomes effective on September 28, 1992. FOOTER:
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