AD 2002-26-14 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-300 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate ST01869AT-D

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

Model 767-300 series airplanes modified by supplemental type certificate (STC) ST01869AT-D, 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 airplane crew is able to remove electrical power from the passenger entertainment system (PES) when necessary and is advised of appropriate procedures for such action, accomplish the following: Modification and Airplane Flight Manual Revision (a) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD. (1) Modify the PES system installed on the airplane according to TIMCO Service Bulletin TSB-767-23-005, Revision J, dated August 29, 2001; as revised by TIMCO Engineering Change Orders TSB-767-23-005, Revision J, K1, dated September 10, 2001; K2, dated September 18, 2001; and K3, dated September 28, 2001. (2) Before further flight after accomplishing paragraph (a)(1) of this AD, revise the procedures under “Electrical Smoke or Fire” in the “Emergency Procedures” section of the FAA-approved airplane flight manual (AFM) to include TIMCO Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for Boeing B767-300, TIM-AFM-01034, Revision A, dated October 12, 2001. When the information in that AFM supplement has been incorporated into the FAA-approved general revisions of the AFM, the general revisions may be incorporated into the AFM, and the AFM supplement may be removed from the AFM. Part Installation (b) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a PES on any airplane according to STC ST01869AT-D, unless the PES is modified and the AFM is revised according to 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, Atlanta 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, Atlanta ACO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Atlanta ACO. Special Flight Permits (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 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 TIMCO Service Bulletin TSB-767-23-005, Revision J, dated August 29, 2001; as revised by TIMCO Engineering Change Order TSB-767-23-005, Revision J, K1, dated September 10, 2001; TIMCO Engineering Change Order TSB-767-23-005, Revision J, K2, dated September 18, 2001; and TIMCO Engineering Change Order TSB-767-23-005, Revision J, K3, dated September 28, 2001; and TIMCO Airplane Flight Manual Supplement for Boeing B767-300, TIM-AFM-01034, Revision A, dated October 12, 2001; as applicable. TIMCO Service Bulletin TSB-767-23-005, Revision J, dated August 29, 2001, includes the following effective pages: Page number Revision letter shown on page Date shown on page 1-25 J August 29, 2001. Engineering Change Order TSB-767-23-005, K1 1-9 J September 10, 2001. Engineering Change Order TSB-767-23-005, K2 1-9 J September 18, 2001. Engineering Change Order TSB-767-23-005, K3 1-2 J September 28, 2001. (Only the title page of the service bulletin and the first page of the Engineering Change Orders contain the issue date of those documents; no other page of those documents contains this information.) 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 TIMCO Engineered Systems, Inc., 623 Radar Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Atlanta Aircraft Certification Office, One Crown Center, 1895 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 450, Atlanta, Georgia; 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 January 28, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 27, 2002. Vi L. Lipski, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-50 Filed 1-10-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-U