AD 2007-02-18 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Models named: 767-200, -300 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 2, dated February 23, 2006. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD: An open cargo floor configuration, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, is a floor without panels installed between all roller trays in the cargo compartment. A closed cargo floor configuration, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, is a floor with panels installed between all roller trays in the cargo compartment.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Repetitive Inspections (f) Within 18 months since the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later: Do the actions in Table 1 of this AD in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 2, dated February 23, 2006. Table 1.—Inspections Do a general visual inspection of the forward and aft cargo compartments, as applicable, for— And, repeat at intervals not to exceed— Until the requirements of— (1) Foreign object debris (FOD) or contamination on, near, or around the potable water supply and gray water drain lines 600 flight hours Paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD are done. (2) Indications of heat damage, exposed foam insulation, or missing or damaged protective tape of all heater tape on the potable water supply and gray water drain lines 1,800 flight hours Paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD are done. Corrective Actions (g) If any discrepancy identified in Table 1 of this AD is found during any general visual inspection required by either paragraph (f)(1) or (f)(2) of this AD, before further flight, do the applicable corrective action by accomplishing all the actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 2, dated February 23, 2006. Terminating Action (h) At the applicable compliance time specified in Table 2 of this AD: Perform the actions required by paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 2, dated February 23, 2006. Accomplishing the requirements of paragraph (h)(1) or (h)(2) of this AD ends the requirements of paragraph (f) of this AD. (1) Replace the heater tapes on the potable water supply and gray water drain lines of the forward and aft cargo compartments, as applicable, with Adel Wiggins ribbon heaters. (2) Deactivate and remove any defective heater tape(s) from the potable water supply and gray water drain line(s) of the forward and aft cargo compartments and wrap the drain line(s) with foam insulation. Table 2.—Compliance Time for Terminating Action For airplanes on which the heater tape— The compliance time is— Has not been replaced in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-30A0037, dated May 28, 2002; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0037, Revision 1, dated July 19, 2002; as of the effective date of this AD Within 42 months since the date of issuance of the original standard airworthiness certificate or the date of issuance of the original export certificate of airworthiness, or within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Has been replaced in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-30A0037, dated May 28, 2002; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0037, Revision 1, dated July 19, 2002; as of the effective date of this AD Within 42 months after replacing the heater tape, or within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later. Credit for Earlier Revisions of Service Bulletin (i) For airplanes having variable number (VN) VN471 and VN472: Actions done in the forward cargo compartment before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, dated December 16, 2004; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2005; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD for the forward cargo compartment only. (j) For airplanes having VN VS704 through VS707 inclusive: Actions done in the forward cargo compartment before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2005, are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD for the forward cargo compartment only. (k) For airplanes other than those identified in paragraphs (i) and (j) of this AD: Actions done in the forward and aft cargo compartments, as applicable, before the effective date of this AD in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, dated December 16, 2004; or Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 1, dated September 29, 2005; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding requirements of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (l)(1) 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. (2) Before using any AMOC approved in accordance with § 39.19 on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify the appropriate principal inspector in the FAA Flight Standards Certificate Holding District Office. Material Incorporated by Reference (m) You must use Boeing Service Bulletin 767-30A0038, Revision 2, dated February 23, 2006, to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this document in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207, for a copy of this service information. You may review copies at the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street, SW., Room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC; on the Internet at http://dms.dot.gov; or at 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 January 12, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7-1211 Filed 1-26-07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from a report of a fire in the aft cargo compartment. We are issuing this AD to prevent overheating of the heater tape on potable water fill and drain lines, which may ignite accumulated debris or contaminants on or near the potable water fill and drain lines, resulting in a fire in the airplane.