AD 97-15-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-15-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-122-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: July 17, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 137))

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200CB Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-200PF Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 757-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 767-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 767-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 767-300F Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 and 767 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation/maintenance of auxiliary power unit (APU) battery grounds could result in heat damage and consequent smoke/fire on the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection within 90 days after the effective date to detect damage and verify proper configuration of APU battery ground terminations. If damage or improper configuration is found, remove, replace, and repair the terminations prior to further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,000 flight hours.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,000 flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 757 and 767 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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