AD 2024-13936
Published 2024-06-26 · 1 model · 1 US-registered tails affected · Federal Register
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Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 757-200 airplanes modified by particular supplemental type certificates. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the structure in and around the lavatory service panel. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the lavatory service panel, access pan, and attaching structure for cracks; reinforcing the attaching structure; and if necessary, replacing the access pan or repairing cracked parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Applicability · by US fleet size
- NIMBUS 3 1 tails
Federal Register text
Verbatim; the Federal Register publication is the legally binding document. Cite: 89 FR 53349. View on Federal Register ↗
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 123 (Wednesday, June 26, 2024)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 53349-53352] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-13936]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2024-1687; Project Identifier AD-2024-00253-T; Amendment 39-22771; AD 2024-12-07] RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.
ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 757-200 airplanes modified by particular supplemental type certificates. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in the structure in and around the lavatory service panel. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the lavatory service panel, access pan, and attaching structure for cracks; reinforcing the attaching structure; and if necessary, replacing the access pan or repairing cracked parts. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
DATES: This AD is effective July 11, 2024. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of July 11, 2024. The FAA must receive comments on this AD by August 12, 2024.
ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR 11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Fax: 202-493-2251. Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2024-1687; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any comments received, and other information. The street address for Docket Operations is listed above.
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Material Incorporated by Reference: For Precision Conversions LLC material, contact Precision Conversions LLC, 9800 SW Nimbus Ave., Beaverton, OR 97008; ATTN: Brent VanFossen; phone 503-601-3001; email [email protected]. You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. It is also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2024-1687.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joseph Zuklic, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone 206-231-3858; email [email protected].