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AD 2024-16-14 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Models named: 787-8, 787-9, 787-10. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.
Applicability*9
This AD applies to The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes, certificated in any category, identified in paragraphs (c)(1) and (2) of this AD. (1) Airplanes with a Captain's seat having Ipeco part number P/N 3A380-0007-XX-X or First Officer's seat having Ipeco P/N 3A380-0008-XX-X. (2) Airplanes that do not have a seat identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD.
Compliance
Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done.
Required actions
For airplanes identified in paragraph (c)(1) of this AD: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection for cracked or missing rocker switch caps of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Ipeco Service Bulletin 380-25-06, Issue 03, dated July 17, 2024. For any switch that has a cracked or missing switch cap, replace the switch and bond the switch cap within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Ipeco Service Bulletin 380-25-06, Issue 03, dated July 17, 2024. Replacement may be delayed provided the airplane is operated under the provisions of Master Minimum Equipment List item 25-11-01-0, but no later than 120 days after the effective date of this AD.
Unsafe condition
This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded horizontal movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats. The FAA is issuing this AD to address a dislodged rocker switch cap under the spring-loaded rocker switch cover guard, which can cause unintended and sustained movement of the seat. Uncommanded horizontal movement of a Captain's or First Officer's seat, when occupied, can cause in-flight upset from unintended and abrupt flight control inputs, which could result in a rapid descent of the airplane and serious injury to passengers and crew.
Affected ADs
None.
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