AD 2001-14-10 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST00171SE

Models named: 737-300 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model 737-300 series airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00171SE, certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been otherwise modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (c) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To ensure that the flight crew is able to remove electrical power from the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system when necessary and is advised of appropriate procedures for such action, accomplish the following: Installation of Power Switch and Revision of Airplane Flight Manual (a) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD, in accordance with Flight Structures Service Bulletin 94FS492-23-01, Revision 2, dated September 21, 2000. (1) Install a master switch to apply and remove power from the IFE system. (2) Insert the Temporary Revision included in the service bulletin into the Emergency Procedures section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), to advise the flight crew on procedures for using the master switch installed in accordance with paragraph (a)(1) of this AD. Once the AFM has been formally revised to include the information in the Temporary Revision, the Temporary Revision may be removed from the AFM. Spares (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an IFE system in accordance with STC ST00171SE on any airplane, unless it is modified and the AFM is revised in accordance with this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Seattle ACO. Special Flight Permits (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with § § 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference (e) The actions shall be done in accordance with Flight Structures Service Bulletin 94FS492-23-01, Revision 2, dated September 21, 2000. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Flight Structures, Inc., 4407 172nd Street NE., Arlington, Washington 98223. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on August 16, 2001. Issued in Renton, Washington, on July 3, 2001. Vi L. Lipski, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 01-17158 Filed 7-11-01; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U