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AD 2003-23-04 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes
Models named: 757-200 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model 757-200 series airplanes having a four-door configuration, as listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0237, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2002; certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane 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 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.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the number 3 emergency exit doors from jamming, which could impede the safe evacuation of passengers and crew during an emergency, accomplish the following: Modification (a) Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify the number 3 left and right emergency exit doors per the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0237, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2002. The modification involves replacing the header panel assemblies of the number 3 left and right emergency exit doors (includes replacing the double hinged panels above the doors with new single panels), trimming the top portion of the door liner seal, and installing a new seal, retainer, and support angle. Accomplishment of the modification required by this paragraph terminates the requirements of AD 91-01-05, amendment 39-6850. Credit for Actions Done per Previous Issue of Service Bulletin (b) Modifications done before the effective date of this AD per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0237 dated October 18, 2001; or Revision 1, dated January 24, 2002; are considered acceptable for compliance with paragraph (a) of 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 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) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done per Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0237, Revision 2, dated December 12, 2002. 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 Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. 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 December 23, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 7, 2003. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-28493 Filed 11-17-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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