AD 2005-07-13 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-300 and -400ER Series Airplanes

Models named: 767-300 series, 767-400ER series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Boeing Model 767-300 series airplanes as listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-21-0188, dated May 27, 2004; and Boeing Model 767-400ER series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-21-0189, dated May 27, 2004; certificated in any category.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Replacement of IFE Cooling Card (f) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD: Replace the IFE cooling card, part number (P/N) 285T1198-101, located in the P50 card file in the main equipment center, with a new, improved cooling card, P/N 285T1198-102. Do the replacement by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-21-0189 (for Boeing Model 767-400ER series airplanes); or 767-21-0189 (for Boeing Model 767-400ER series airplanes); both dated May 27, 2004; as applicable. Where the service bulletins state that the replacement may be done using an “operator's equivalent procedure,” the replacement must be done according to the procedures in the chapter/subject of the applicable Boeing 767 Airplane Maintenance Manual specified in the service bulletins. Parts Installation (g) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install an IFE cooling card, P/N 285T1198-101, on any airplane. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (h) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this Ad, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. Material Incorporated by Reference (i) You must use Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 767-21-0188, dated May 27, 2004; or Boeing Special Attention Service bulletin 767-21-0189, dated May 27, 2004; as applicable, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of these documents in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. For copies of the service information, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. You may view the AD docket at the Docket management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service information, go to 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.archieves.gov/federal register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on March 25, 2005. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-6689 Filed 4-6-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-M

This AD was prompted by a report of an improperly designed component on the in-flight entertainment (IFE) cooling card, which may cause the IFE cooling system to incorrectly interpret signals from airplane system interfaces. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the IFE cooling cared to configure correctly in response to input signals from airplane system interfaces during a forward cargo fire, which could result in the IFE cooling fan causing smoke to penetrate occupied areas of the airplane.