Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-09-22 · Effective 2003-10-27 · 68 FR 54987
Document
Document number
03-23828
Federal Register citation
68 FR 54987
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Boeing Model 767 Series
Publication date
2003-09-22
Effective date
2003-10-27
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-342-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections and tests for discrepancies of the drainage system of the canted pressure deck located in the wheel wells of the main landing gear (MLG) of the left and right wings, and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent ice accumulation on the lateral flight control cables and/or components due to water entering the wheel well of the MLG and freezing, which could restrict or jam control cable movement, resulting in loss of controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.