AD 2005-10-19 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes

Models named: 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SR, 747SP series, 747-400, 747-400D series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to certain Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A3287, Revision 2, dated September 4, 2003; and Model 747-400 and 747-400D series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25A3187, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2000; 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/Modification of Control Panel (f) Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the actions required by paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For Model 747-400 and 747-400D series airplanes: Replace the main and upper deck control panels for the galley cart lift with new or modified control panels by doing all the actions specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25A3187, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2000. (2) For Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes: Modify the main and upper deck control panels and related cable assemblies for the galley cart lift by doing all the actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A3287, Revision 2, dated September 4, 2003. Actions Accomplished Per Previous Issue of Service Bulletin (g) Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A3287, dated October 25, 2001, or Revision 1, dated April 25, 2002; or in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25A3187, dated April 29, 1999, or Revision 1, dated September 23, 1999; are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding actions specified in paragraph (f) of this AD. 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 Service Bulletin 747-25A3187, Revision 2, dated January 27, 2000; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A3287, Revision 2, dated September 4, 2003; 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. To get copies of the service information, go to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. To view the AD docket, go to 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 the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 9, 2005. Jeffrey E. Duven, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 05-9874 Filed 5-18-05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD was prompted by reports of injuries to catering personnel and flight attendants who were loading or unloading galley carts on one deck when, due to a disabled or malfunctioning safety interlock door switch, the galley cart lift unexpectedly moved when it was activated from the control panel on the other deck. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the galley cart lift can be sent only from the deck on which it is in use, which will prevent unexpected movement of the cart lift that could result in possible injury to catering personnel or flight attendants.