AD 97-23-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
97-23-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-55-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: November 17, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 221))

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 777-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Overheating of the transformers located in the overhead electronics units (OEU) could cause a fire in the transformer assembly and/or electronic components and smoke to enter the passenger cabin.

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Required Actions

Replace OEU's with part numbers 285W0029-3, 285W0029-3 MOD A, and 285W0029-3 MOD B with modified OEU's having part numbers 285W0029-5, 285W0029-5 MOD A, and 285W0029-5 MOD B, following Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-23A0027. Ensure no installation of non-compliant OEU's after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD (December 22, 1997).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 777-23A0027, dated February 13, 1997.

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