AD 2002-21-01 Airworthiness Directives; Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG Water Boilers, Coffee Makers, and Beverage Makers

This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers, listed by part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) in Table 1 of this AD. These products are installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Industrie A319, A320, A330, AVRO RJ, Bombardier DHC-8-400, and Boeing Company 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 airplanes. Note 1: This AD applies to each product identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For products 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 (b) 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.

Compliance with this AD is required as indicated, unless already done. To prevent a fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the airplane, do the following: (a) Replace wiring on temperature limiters of remote water boilers, coffee makers, water boilers, and beverage makers that are listed by P/N in Table 1 of this AD during the next repair, maintenance, or descaling of the product, during the next airplane check that allows for replacing the wiring, or within one calendar year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin (SB) specified for the appliance in Table 1 as follows: Table 1.—Appliance P/N and Applicable SB for Wire Replacement Appliance Appliance P/N SN Tank assembly P/N Replace wiring in accordance with SB (1) Remote Water Boiler 62204-001-029, 62204-001-031, 62204-001-037, 62204-001-043, 62204-001-047, and 62204-001-049 00-04-0001 thru 00-07-0033 and 00-07-0038 62203-001-005 6603-001-007 E33-4-007SB. Revision 2, dated December 4, 2000, Accomplishment Instructions 3.A through 3.0. (2) Coffee Maker (i) 64755 00-05-0001 and 00-09-0003 64761-025-001 E33-4-009SB, dated October 24, 2000, Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.J.   (ii) 64753-001-003 00-01-0001 thru 00-09-0079, 00-09-0101 64761-025-001 E33-4-011SB, Revision 2, dated January 31, 2001, Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.J.   (iii) 64763-201-003 00-05-0001, 00-05-0002, 00-07-0003, and 00-07-0004 64761-025-001 E33-4-012SB, Revision 1, dated November 20, 2000, Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.J.   (iv) 64769-001-005 and 64769-001-007 00-04-0001 thru 00-09-0033 64769-025-003 E33-4-013SB, dated October 23, 2000, Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.Q.   (v) 64790-1 00-08-0001 thru 00-08-0003 64790-393-101 E33-4-015SB. Revision 1, dated November 15, 2000. Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.L. (3) Water Boiler. 62197-001-001 00-04-0001 thru 00-09-0052 and 00-09-0055 62197-015-001 E33-4-010SB. Revision 1, dated August 1, 2001. Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.S (4) Beverage Maker (i) 64771-001-001 00-04-0013 thru 00-04-0039, 00-04-0043 thru 00-08-0302, 00-08-0307 thru 00-08-0346, and 00-09-0368 thru 00-09-0371 64771-025-005 E33-4-014SB. Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000, Accomplishment Instructions 3.A. through 3.J.   (ii) 64771-001-003 00-02-0001 thru 00-03-0005, 00-04-0007 thru 00-04-0012, 00-04-0040 thru 00-04-0042, 00-04-0053 thru 00-04-0057, 00-05-0087 thru 00-05-0094, 00-07-0135 thru 00-07-0138, 00-08-0303 thru 00-08-306, 00-08-0347 thru 00-08-0354, and 00-09-0365 thru 00-09-0367 64771-025-001 E33-4-016SB. Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000. Accomplishment Instructions 3.A. through 3.J. Alternative Methods of Compliance (b) 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, Boston Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). Operators must submit their request through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Boston ACO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Boston ACO. Special Flight Permits (c) 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 aircraft to a location where the requirements of this AD can be done. Documents That Have Been Incorporated By Reference (d) The actions must be done in accordance with the following Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG service bulletins (SB's):   Document No. Pages Revision Date E33-4-007SB Total pages: 7 All 2 December 4, 2000. E33-4-009SB Total pages: 5 All Original October 24, 2000. E33-4-010SB Total Pages: 5 All 1 August 1, 2001. E33-4-011SB Total pages: 5 All 2 January 31, 2001. E33-4-012SB Total pages: 5 All 1 November 20, 2000. E33-4-013SB Total pages: 5 All Original October 23, 2000. E33-4-014SB Total pages: 5 All 1 November 6, 2000. E33-4-015SB Total pages: 5 All 1 November 15, 2000. E33-4-016SB Total pages: 5 All 1 November 6, 2000. The incorporation by reference of SB's E33-4-007SB, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2000; E33-4-009SB, dated October 24, 2000; E33-4-013SB, dated October 23, 2000; E33-4-014SB, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000; and E33-4-016SB, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000 was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on June 15, 2001 (66 FR 29467; May 31, 2001). The incorporation by reference of E33-4-010SB, Revision 1, dated August 1, 2001; E33-4-011SB, Revision 2, January 31, 2001; E33-4-012SB, Revision 1, dated November 20, 2000; and E33-4-015SB, Revision 1, dated November 15, 2000 was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on November 27, 2002, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG, MPL Mr. H.D. Poggensee, P.O. Box 1161, 35721 Herborn Germany, telephone international code 49-2772-707-0; fax international code 49-2772-707-141. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Note 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in LBA airworthiness directive 2000-379, dated November 13, 2000. Effective Date (e) This amendment becomes effective on November 27, 2002. Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on October 7, 2002. Jay J. Pardee, Manager, Engine and Propeller Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 02-26207 Filed 10-22-02; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P