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AD 2004-23-12 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes
Models named: 757-200 series, 757-300 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
Model 757-200 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0077, dated February 15, 2001; and Model 757-300 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0078, dated February 15, 2001; certificated in any category.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent failure of the adjuster rod in the passenger door guide arm assembly, which could prevent the door from opening or closing during normal or emergency operations, resulting in the inability to evacuate the crew and passengers in an emergency, accomplish the following: Service Bulletin References (a) The term “service bulletin,” as used in this AD, means the Accomplishment Instructions of the following service bulletins, as applicable: (1) For Model 757-200 series airplanes: Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0077, dated February 15, 2001; and (2) For Model 757-300 series airplanes: Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0078, dated February 15, 2001. Inspection of Part Mark (b) Within 18 months of the effective date of this AD: Inspect the part mark on the guide arm assembly of the number 1 left passenger door, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin. Follow-on Actions (c) If the inspection of the part mark required by paragraph (b) of this AD reveals the name of a supplier, accomplish the action specified in paragraph (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) If the part mark of supplier CDSL is found on the guide arm assembly, prior to the accumulation of 6,666 total flight cycles, replace the adjuster rod of the guide arm assembly per Figure 2 of the applicable service bulletin. (2) If the part mark of a supplier other than CDSL is found on the guide arm assembly, then the adjuster rod is satisfactory, and no further action is required by this paragraph. (d) If no part mark is found during the inspection required by paragraph (b) of this AD, prior to the accumulation of 6,666 total flight cycles, accomplish the action specified in either paragraph (d)(1) or (d)(2) of this AD. (1) Replace the adjuster rod of the guide arm assembly per Figure 2 of the applicable service bulletin. (2) Test the hardness of the adjuster rod of the guide arm assembly per Figure 3 of the applicable service bulletin; and do the action specified in paragraph (d)(2)(i) or (d)(2)(ii) of this AD, as applicable. (i) If the hardness of the adjuster rod is less than 44 HRC (Rockwell C Hardness scale), prior to the accumulation of 6,666 total flight cycles, replace the adjuster rod of the guide arm assembly per Figure 2 of the applicable service bulletin. (ii) If the hardness of the adjuster rod is greater than 44 HRC, then the adjuster rod is satisfactory, and no further action is required by this paragraph. Alternative Methods of Compliance (e) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (f) The actions shall be done in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0077, dated February 15, 2001; and Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-52-0078, dated February 15, 2001; as applicable. 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 Airplanes, 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 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Effective Date (g) This amendment becomes effective on December 21, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 3, 2004. Kevin M. Mullin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-25190 Filed 11-15-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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