AD 2000-11-19 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Models named: 767-200, -300 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25A0260, Revision 3, dated July 7, 2005; equipped with Goodrich off-wing ramp/slide having basic part numbers (P/N) 101630-XXX, 101654-XXX, 101655-XXX, or 101656-XXX, where X is a variable; excluding those airplanes that have been converted from a passenger to freighter configuration, and on which the off-wing escape system has been removed or deactivated.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Requirements of AD 2000-11-19 Inspections (f) Prior to the accumulation of 6,000 total flight hours, or within 18 months after July 18, 2000 (the effective date of AD 2000-11-19), whichever occurs later, perform a detailed inspection to detect wear or damage of the door latches and disconnect housings in the off-wing escape slide compartments, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A0260, dated July 9, 1998. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 6,000 flight hours or 18 months, whichever occurs later. Note 1: Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A0260, dated July 9, 1998, allows repetitive inspections of a door latch having part number H2052-11 or H2052-115, provided that the latch is not worn or damaged. However, replacement of any latch having part number H2052-11 or H2052-115 with a new latch having part number H2052-13 is described as part of a modification of the escape slide compartment door latching mechanism that is specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A0174, dated August 15, 1991. Accomplishment of that modification is required by AD 92-16-17, amendment 39-8327, and AD 95-08-11, amendment 39-9200. Therefore, operators should note that any latch having part number H2052-11 or H2052-115 found during an inspection required by paragraph (f) of this AD is already required to be replaced in accordance with AD 92-16-17 or AD 95-08-11, as applicable. (g) Inspections and corrective actions accomplished prior to July 18, 2000, in accordance with the Validation Copy of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A0260, dated April 28, 1998, are considered acceptable for compliance with the applicable action specified in this AD. Replacement (h) If any part is found to be worn or damaged during the inspections performed in accordance with paragraph (f) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace the worn or damaged part with a new part, and perform an adjustment of the off-wing escape slide system, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A0260, dated July 9, 1998. New Optional Actions Compliance With Revisions 1 Through 3 of Referenced Service Bulletin (i) Inspections and applicable corrective actions done after the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25A0260, Revision 1, dated January 25, 2001; Revision 2, dated August 26, 2004; or Revision 3, dated July 7, 2005; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Compliance With Another Service Bulletin (j) Accomplishing the replacement in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-25A0275, Revision 3, dated April 24, 2003, is acceptable for compliance with the replacement requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD ( i.e. , Part 3 of the Work Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A0260) for both disconnect housings only. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (k)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Material Incorporated by Reference (l) You may use the service bulletins identified in Table 1 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of the service bulletins identified in Table 2 of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) On July 18, 2000 (65 FR 37015, June 13, 2000), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-25A0260, dated July 9, 1998. (3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov ; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Table 1.—All Material Incorporated by Reference Boeing service bulletin Revision level Date 767-25A0260 ( 1 ) July 9, 1998. 767-25A0260 1 January 25, 2001. 767-25A0260 2 August 26, 2004. 767-25A0260 3 July 7, 2005. 767-25A0275 3 April 24, 2003. 1  Original issue. Table 2.—New Material Incorporated by Reference Boeing service bulletin Revision level Date 767-25A0260 1 January 25, 2001. 767-25A0260 2 August 26, 2004. 767-25A0260 3 July 7, 2005. 767-25A0275 3 April 24, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 31, 2006. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 06-5210 Filed 6-9-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from reports of worn and damaged door latches and disconnect housings in the off-wing escape slide compartments. We are issuing this AD to ensure deployment of an escape slide during an emergency evacuation. Non-deployment of an escape slide during an emergency could slow down the evacuation of the airplane and result in injury to passengers or flightcrew. We are also issuing this AD to detect damaged disconnect housings in the off-wing escape slide compartments, which could result in unexpected deployment of an escape slide during maintenance, and consequent injury to maintenance personnel.