AD Amdt-39-10002

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10002
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-73-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 20098

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757 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 result in holes in the tubes, leading to improper distribution of fire extinguishing agent and delayed fire detection in the aft cargo compartment.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections to detect damage to the fire extinguishing and smoke detection system tubes and APU duct support brackets. Perform corrective actions as necessary to address detected chafing or damage.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757 series airplanes

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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