AD 97-09-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-09-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-73-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: April 25, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 80))

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200CB Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200PF Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the tubes of the fire extinguishing and smoke detection systems against the stiffener rings and support brackets of the APU pneumatic duct could create holes in the tubes, preventing proper distribution of fire extinguishing agent and delaying fire detection in the aft cargo compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect tubes of the fire extinguishing and smoke detection systems and APU pneumatic duct support brackets per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-26A0040. Corrective actions include replacing, repairing, or splicing damaged parts. Repeat inspections every 10,000 flight hours.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 flight hours, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Repeat inspections every 10,000 flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757-200 Series, 757-200CB Series, 757-200PF Series, and 757-300 Series airplanes, all serial numbers.

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