AD 2008-23-15 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767-200, -300, and -400ER Series Airplanes

Models named: 767-200, -300 series, 767-300 series, 767-400ER series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

This AD applies to the airplanes identified in paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), and (c)(3) of this AD, certificated in any category. (1) Boeing Model 767-200 and -300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0152, dated September 29, 2006; Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0153, dated September 29, 2006; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0154, dated September 26, 2002. (2) Boeing Model 767-300 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0148, dated September 14, 2006; Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0149, dated September 14, 2006; Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0150, dated September 21, 2006; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0151, dated September 14, 2006. (3) Boeing Model 767-400ER series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0147, dated February 20, 2003.

You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. Installing New Relays on Certain Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes (f) For the airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install new relays and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the IFE system and certain circuit breakers through the right utility bus switch and do all other specified actions, by accomplishing all of the applicable actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0152, dated September 29, 2006; Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0153, dated September 29, 2006; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0154, dated September 26, 2002; as applicable. The other specified actions must be done before further flight after installing the new relays and wiring. Installing New Relays on Certain Model 767-300 Series Airplanes (g) For the airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install new relay(s), circuit breakers as applicable, and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the IFE system and the IFE video and audio circuit breakers through the right utility bus switch and do all other specified actions as applicable, by accomplishing all of the applicable actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0148, dated September 14, 2006; Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0149, dated September 14, 2006; Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0150, dated September 21, 2006; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0151, dated September 14, 2006; as applicable. The other specified actions must be done before further flight after installing the new relay(s) and wiring. Installing New Relays on Certain Model 767-400ER Series Airplanes (h) For the airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(3) of this AD: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD, install a new relay and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to some of the IFE systems and certain circuit breakers through the left utility bus switch and do all other specified actions, by accomplishing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0147, dated February 20, 2003. The other specified actions must be done before further flight after installing the new relay and wiring. Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (i)(1) The Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, ATTN: Shohreh Safarian, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle ACO, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6418; fax (425) 917-6590; has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. (2) To request a different method of compliance or a different compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19. Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local FSDO. Material Incorporated by Reference (j) You must use the service information contained in Table 1 of this AD, as applicable, to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. Table 1—Material Incorporated by Reference Service information Date Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0147 February 20, 2003. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0148 September 14, 2006. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0149 September 14, 2006. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0150 September 21, 2006. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0151 September 14, 2006. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0152 September 29, 2006. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0153 September 29, 2006. Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0154 September 26, 2002. (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of this service information under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-9990; fax 206-766-5682; e-mail DDCS@boeing.com ; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com . (3) You may review copies of the service information that is incorporated by reference 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 . Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 4, 2008. Stephen P. Boyd, Assistant Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E8-26920 Filed 11-19-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

This AD results from an in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems review. We are issuing this AD to ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment. The flightcrew's inability to turn off power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in the inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin.