94-346. Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt and Whitney PW2000 Series Engines  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    14 CFR Part 39
    
    [Docket No. 92-NM-173-AD; Amendment 39-8792; AD 94-01-10]
    
     
    
    Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes 
    Equipped With Pratt and Whitney PW2000 Series Engines
    
    AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.
    
    ACTION: Final rule.
    
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    SUMMARY: This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive 
    (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, that 
    currently requires inspections, adjustments, and functional checks of 
    the engine thrust reverser system; and modification of the engine 
    thrust reverser directional control valve. This amendment adds a 
    requirement for installation of an additional thrust reverser system 
    locking feature; revises the compliance time for accomplishing the 
    modification; adds airplanes to the applicability; and requires 
    periodic functional tests of the locking feature following its 
    installation. This amendment is prompted by results of a safety review 
    of the thrust reverser system on these airplanes. The actions specified 
    by this AD are intended to prevent deployment of a thrust reverser in 
    flight and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
    
    DATES: Effective March 3, 1994.
        The incorporation by reference of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-
    0028, Revision 1, dated October 29, 1992, and Boeing Service Bulletin 
    757-78-0028, Revision 2, dated January 14, 1993, as listed in the 
    regulations, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of 
    March 3, 1994.
        The incorporation by reference of certain other publications listed 
    in the regulations was approved previously by the Director of the 
    Federal Register as of September 16, 1991 (56 FR 46725, September 16, 
    1991).
    
    ADDRESSES: The service information referenced in this AD may be 
    obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, 
    Washington 98124-2207. This information may be examined at the Federal 
    Aviation Administration (FAA), Transport Airplane Directorate, Rules 
    Docket, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of 
    the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, 
    Washington, DC.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Duven, Aerospace Engineer, 
    Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
    Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, 
    Washington 98055-4056; telephone (206) 227-2688; fax (206) 227-1181.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
    Aviation Regulations by superseding AD 91-20-09, Amendment 39-8043 (56 
    FR 46725, September 16, 1991), which is applicable to certain Boeing 
    Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Pratt and Whitney PW2000 
    series engines, was published as a supplemental notice of proposed 
    rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register on August 6, 1993 (58 FR 
    42034). The action proposed to require certain inspections, 
    adjustments, and functional checks of the engine thrust reverser 
    system; modification of the engine thrust reverser directional control 
    valve; installation of an additional thrust reverser system locking 
    feature (sync lock); and periodic functional tests of the locking 
    feature following its installation.
        Interested persons have been afforded an opportunity to participate 
    in the making of this amendment. Due consideration has been given to 
    the comments received.
        One commenter supports the proposed rule.
        One commenter requests that paragraph (e) of the proposed rule be 
    revised to require only the ``sync lock test'' portion of the proposed 
    functional test. The commenter indicates that the proposed ``Thrust 
    Reverser Auto Restow and Sync Lock Test'' is a combination test 
    procedure that consists of an auto restow test of the entire thrust 
    reverser assembly and a test of the sync lock mechanism. The commenter 
    believes that this combination test procedure is more extensive than 
    that which is necessary to verify proper functioning of the sync lock.
        The FAA concurs with the commenter's request. The FAA's objective 
    in proposing periodic functional tests of the sync lock device is to 
    ensure the integrity of the locking function. The FAA included the auto 
    restow portion of the functional test in the proposal because the 
    airplane maintenance manual does not distinguish between the sync lock 
    test and the auto restow test. However, since issuance of the proposal, 
    Boeing has submitted to the FAA separate procedures for accomplishment 
    of the sync lock integrity test described in the airplane maintenance 
    manual. These procedures are accomplished independently of the auto 
    restow test and other thrust reverser system tests. Accordingly, the 
    FAA has revised paragraph (e) of the final rule to remove the 
    requirement to accomplish the auto restow portion of the functional 
    test and to specify instructions for accomplishment of the sync lock 
    integrity test only.
        The Air Transport Association (ATA) of America, on behalf of 
    several of its members, requests that the FAA review its justification 
    for including in an AD the functional test requirements proposed in 
    paragraph (e). ATA members are not opposed to accomplishing the 
    proposed tests as part of their maintenance programs, but are opposed 
    to accomplishing the tests as part of the requirements of this AD. The 
    commenters believe that the adoption of paragraph (e), as proposed, is 
    equivalent to issuing a Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) 
    item by means of an AD.
        The FAA does not concur. The FAA acknowledges that similarities 
    exist between the periodic functional tests of the sync lock, as 
    required by paragraph (e) of this AD, and tasks denoted as CMR items. 
    The extent of those similarities is that both CMR items and the 
    periodic functional tests required by this AD place specific 
    requirements on operators of Model 757 series airplanes with respect to 
    scheduling airplane maintenance activities.
        Generally, CMR items define specific repetitive inspections or 
    component replacements for equipment, systems, and installations. 
    Accomplishment of these CMR items ensures that the likelihood of 
    certain failures that could occur during operation of the airplane does 
    not exceed the limitations specified in Federal Aviation Regulations 
    (FAR) 25.1309, which is applicable to the design and approval of 
    transport category airplanes.
        These CMR items are identified as a result of safety analyses of 
    airplane electrical, electronic, pressurization, and propulsion 
    systems. These analyses must be completed and approved by the FAA prior 
    to its issuance of an airplane Type Certificate (TC). Following 
    issuance of the TC, other necessary inspections, component 
    replacements, or overhaul intervals for airplane systems that are based 
    on in-service experience with the airplane, but that do not result in 
    re-evaluation of the basic safety analysis on which approval of the 
    system is based, are not included as additional CMR items; rather, 
    these are addressed through changes to the airplane maintenance program 
    or as the subjects of AD's.
        In conclusion, while the effect of a CMR item is the same as that 
    of an AD requirement, its derivation is different. A CMR item is based 
    on a statistical analysis required by FAR 25.1309; an AD requirement is 
    based on follow-up work that is necessary to address an unsafe 
    condition that is likely to exist or develop on other airplanes of the 
    same type design.
        This AD addresses an unsafe condition identified as deployment of a 
    thrust reverser during flight, and requires the installation of an 
    additional thrust reverser system locking feature to correct that 
    unsafe condition. The periodic functional tests contained in paragraph 
    (e) of this AD are not the result of a re-evaluation of the safety 
    analyses for Model 757 series airplanes with respect to FAR 25.1309 
    requirements. These tests have been established to ensure the 
    effectiveness of the modification required to address the identified 
    unsafe condition. The FAA considers issuance of this AD to be 
    necessary, since AD's are the means by which accomplishment of 
    procedures and adherence to specific compliance times are made 
    mandatory.
        ATA states further that, if the FAA finds sufficient justification 
    to include the functional test requirements in this AD, an alternative 
    to accomplishing paragraph (e) should be provided in the final rule. 
    That alternative would include the following:
        1. Within 3 months after accomplishing the sync lock installation, 
    operators would be required to revise the FAA-approved maintenance 
    inspection program to include a functional test of the sync lock. The 
    initial test would be accomplished within 1,000 hours time-in-service 
    after modification. This AD would no longer be applicable for operators 
    that have acceptably revised the maintenance program.
        2. Operators complying with this suggested alternative could use an 
    alternative recordkeeping method in place of that otherwise required by 
    FAR 91.417 or 121.380.
        3. For operators complying with this suggested alternative, the FAA 
    would be defined as the cognizant Principal Maintenance Inspector 
    (PMI).
        ATA reasons that its suggested alternative to accomplishing 
    paragraph (e) of this AD is justified because no data exist to show 
    that repetitive tests of a modified thrust reverser cannot be handled 
    adequately through an operator's maintenance program.
        The FAA does not concur. As discussed previously, the FAA has 
    determined that repetitive functional tests are necessary to ensure 
    that the sync lock modification is effective in preventing the 
    identified unsafe condition. This determination is based on the fact 
    that the sync lock is a new design whose reliability has not been 
    adequately proven through service experience. The ATA's proposal would 
    enable each operator to determine whether and how often these tests 
    should be conducted. In light of the severity of the identified unsafe 
    condition, the FAA has determined that allowing this degree of operator 
    discretion is inappropriate at this time. However, as the FAA obtains 
    further information with regard to in-service experience, it may 
    consider revising the requirements of paragraph (e) of this AD based on 
    that new data.
        One commenter, Boeing, opposes the requirement contained in 
    paragraph (e) of the proposal for periodic functional tests of the sync 
    lock following accomplishment of the sync lock installation, and 
    proposes that the paragraph be removed until the FAA reviews the ``more 
    comprehensive'' scheduled maintenance recommendations developed by the 
    Model 757/767 Thrust Reverser Working Group (TRWG). Boeing indicates 
    that these more comprehensive tests will be recommended for maintenance 
    of the thrust reverser system in the next revision to the Maintenance 
    Review Board (MRB) report. Boeing also adds that the proposed interval 
    at which the tests specified in paragraph (e) of this AD must be 
    accomplished will be inconsistent with the next revision to the MRB 
    report.
        Boeing states that any scheduled maintenance requirements for 
    airplanes on which the sync lock installation has been accomplished 
    should be presented at a Model 757 Industry Steering Committee meeting 
    with the FAA, which is scheduled for December 1993. Boeing adds that, 
    contingent upon FAA approval, recommendations developed by the TRWG 
    will be included in Revision D to the MRB report, which will be 
    published in the first quarter of 1994. Boeing believes that adoption 
    of the maintenance recommendations contained in the forthcoming 
    revision to the MRB report will ensure that an adequate level of 
    safety, with regard to the sync lock installation, will be maintained 
    by all operators of Model 757 series airplanes.
        The FAA does not concur with the commenter's request. The FAA finds 
    that addressing the sync lock integrity test in a recommended action, 
    such as the MRB report, will not ensure an acceptable level of safety 
    with regard to the thrust reverser maintenance program. The FAA has 
    determined that requiring the periodic functional tests of the sync 
    lock integrity in this AD will provide an adequate level of safety.
        The FAA recognizes that differences exist currently where this AD 
    requires that the sync lock integrity test be accomplished at more 
    frequent intervals than those currently proposed by Boeing for 
    inclusion in the MRB report. However, the FAA has determined that the 
    test interval of 4,000 hours time-in-service, which will be recommended 
    by Boeing for inclusion in the next revision to the MRB report, is too 
    long in light of the sync lock function and the limited information 
    available to substantiate in-service experience of the sync lock. 
    Consequently, the FAA has based the requirement for accomplishment of 
    the test at intervals of 1,000 hours time-in-service, as specified in 
    paragraph (e) of this AD, on a philosophy that will ensure that all 
    affected operators will accomplish a common sync lock integrity test at 
    common intervals.
        The FAA anticipates that when the revised MRB report is issued in 
    early 1994, that revision will contain a recommendation for 
    accomplishment of the sync lock integrity test that is consistent with 
    the requirements of paragraph (e) of this AD, thereby allowing the MRB 
    to be consistent with AD-required actions.
        Several commenters request that the repetitive interval for 
    functional tests of the sync lock installation be increased from the 
    proposed 1,000 hours time-in-service to 3,000 hours time-in-service. 
    One commenter states that, according to results of a check of the sync 
    lock installation accomplished by Boeing, the proposed 1,000-hour 
    functional test was intended to be accomplished only on Model 767 
    series airplanes due to physical changes between the sync lock systems 
    installed on Model 757 and 767 series airplanes. One commenter reasons 
    that the proposed interval for functional tests of the sync lock device 
    should be 3,000 hours time-in-service because AD 91-20-09 (which will 
    be superseded by this proposed AD) specifies a 3,000-hour interval for 
    inspections and tests of the thrust reverser system.
        The FAA does not concur with the commenters' request. The test 
    interval specified in this AD is reduced from the interval specified in 
    AD 91-20-09 because only limited information is available currently to 
    substantiate the in-service reliability of the sync lock device. 
    Consequently, the FAA has established an appropriate functional test 
    interval to ensure all affected operators will accomplish a common sync 
    lock integrity test at common intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours time-
    in-service.
        ``Note 2'' of this final rule has been revised to state that 
    paragraph ``(c)'' of this AD restates the requirement for repetitive 
    inspections contained in paragraph (d) of AD 91-20-09, Amendment 39-
    8043. An incorrect reference to paragraph ``(d)'' of this AD was made 
    in ``Note 2'' of the supplemental NPRM.
        After careful review of the available data, including the comments 
    noted above, the FAA has determined that air safety and the public 
    interest require the adoption of the rule with the change previously 
    described. The FAA has determined that this change will neither 
    increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of 
    the AD.
        There are approximately 211 Model 757 series airplanes of the 
    affected design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 192 
    airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will 
    take approximately 624 work hours per airplane to accomplish the 
    required modification, and that the average labor rate is $55 per work 
    hour. Required parts will be supplied by the manufacturer at no cost to 
    operators. Based on these figures, the total cost impact of the AD on 
    U.S. operators to accomplish the required modification is estimated to 
    be $6,589,440, or $34,320 per airplane.
        The FAA recognizes that the required modification (sync lock 
    installation) entails a large number of work hours to accomplish. 
    However, the 5-year compliance time specified in paragraph (d) of this 
    AD should allow ample time for the sync lock installation to be 
    accomplished coincidentally with scheduled major airplane inspection 
    and maintenance activities, thereby minimizing the costs associated 
    with special airplane scheduling.
        In addition, the FAA estimates that 270 airplanes of U.S. registry 
    will be required to accomplish the periodic functional tests required 
    by this AD, that it will take approximately 1 work hour per airplane to 
    accomplish each functional test, and that the average labor rate is $55 
    per work hour. Based on these figures, the total cost impact of the AD 
    on U.S. operators to accomplish each functional test is estimated to be 
    $14,850, or $55 per airplane.
        Based on these figures, the total cost impact of the AD on U.S. 
    operators is estimated to be $6,604,290. This total cost figure assumes 
    that no operator has yet accomplished the requirements of this AD.
        The regulations adopted herein will not have substantial direct 
    effects on the States, on the relationship between the national 
    government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
    responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in 
    accordance with Executive Order 12612, it is determined that this final 
    rule does not have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the 
    preparation of a Federalism Assessment.
        For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this action (1) is 
    not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866; 
    (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and 
    Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and (3) will not have a 
    significant economic impact, positive or negative, on a substantial 
    number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory 
    Flexibility Act. A final evaluation has been prepared for this action 
    and it is contained in the Rules Docket. A copy of it may be obtained 
    from the Rules Docket at the location provided under the caption 
    ADDRESSES.
    
    List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
    
        Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by 
    reference, Safety.
    
    Adoption of the Amendment
    
        Accordingly, pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the 
    Administrator, the Federal Aviation Administration amends 14 CFR part 
    39 of the Federal Aviation Regulations as follows:
    
    PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
    
        1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
    
        Authority: 49 U.S.C. App. 1354(a), 1421 and 1423; 49 U.S.C. 
    106(g); and 14 CFR 11.89.
    
    
    Sec. 39.13  [Amended]
    
        2. Section 39.13 is amended by removing amendment 39-8043 (56 FR 
    46725, September 16, 1991), and by adding a new airworthiness directive 
    (AD), amendment 39-8792, to read as follows:
    
    94-01-10 Boeing: Amendment 39-8792. Docket 92-NM-173-AD. Supersedes 
    AD 91-20-09, Amendment 39-8043.
    
        Applicability: Model 757 series airplanes equipped with Pratt 
    and Whitney PW2000 series engines, certificated in any category.
        Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished 
    previously.
    
        Note 1: Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD restate the 
    requirements of AD 91-20-09, Amendment 39-8043, paragraphs (a) and 
    (b). As allowed by the phrase, ``unless accomplished previously,'' 
    if the requirements of AD 91-20-09 have been accomplished 
    previously, paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD do not require those 
    actions to be repeated.
        Note 2: Paragraph (c) of this AD restates the requirement for 
    repetitive inspections contained in paragraph (d) of AD 91-20-09, 
    Amendment 39-8043. Paragraph (c) of this AD requires that the first 
    inspection required by this AD must be performed within the 
    specified repetitive inspection interval after the last inspection 
    performed in accordance with paragraph (d) of AD 91-20-09.
    
        To prevent deployment of a thrust reverser in flight and 
    subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane, accomplish the 
    following:
        (a) Within 14 days after September 16, 1991 (the effective date 
    of AD 91-20-09, Amendment 39-8043), accomplish either paragraph 
    (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this AD.
        (1) Accomplish both paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(1)(ii) of this 
    AD:
        (i) Inspect the thrust reverser Directional Control Valve (DCV) 
    assemblies of both engines to determine the solenoid-driven pilot 
    valve's part number, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service 
    Bulletin 757-78A0027, dated September 9, 1991.
        (A) If any DCV has a suspect pilot valve as specified in the 
    service bulletin, prior to further flight, replace the DCV with a 
    DCV that has a part number of a non-suspect solenoid-driven pilot 
    valve, in accordance with the service bulletin.
        (B) If a DCV has a non-suspect solenoid-driven pilot valve as 
    specified in the service bulletin, that pilot valve does not need to 
    be replaced.
        (ii) Perform all tests and inspections of the engine thrust 
    reverser control and indication system on both engines in accordance 
    with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0025, dated September 9, 1991. 
    Prior to further flight, correct any discrepancy found in accordance 
    with the service bulletin.
        (2) Accomplish paragraph (a)(1) of this AD on one engine's 
    thrust reverser and deactivate the other engine's thrust reverser, 
    in accordance with section 78-31-1 of Boeing Document D630N002, 
    ``Boeing 757 Dispatch Deviation Guide,'' Revision 8, dated January 
    15, 1991.
        (b) Within 24 days after September 16, 1991 (the effective date 
    of AD 91-20-09, Amendment 39-8043), the requirements of paragraph 
    (a)(1) of this AD must be accomplished on both engines' thrust 
    reverser systems.
        (c) Repeat the tests and inspections specified in paragraph 
    (a)(1)(ii) at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours, and prior 
    to further flight following any maintenance that disturbs the thrust 
    reverser control system. Prior to further flight, correct any 
    discrepancy found in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-
    0025, dated September 9, 1991.
        (d) Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD, install 
    an additional thrust reverser system locking feature (sync lock 
    installation), in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-
    0028, Revision 1, dated October 29, 1992, or Revision 2, dated 
    January 14, 1993.
        (e) Within 1,000 hours time-in-service after installing the sync 
    lock required by paragraph (d) of this AD (either in production or 
    by retrofit), or within 1,000 hours time-in-service after the 
    effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later; and thereafter at 
    intervals not to exceed 1,000 hours time-in-service: Perform 
    functional tests of the sync lock in accordance with the ``Thrust 
    Reverser Sync Lock Integrity Test'' procedures specified below. If 
    any discrepancy is found during any test, prior to further flight, 
    correct it in accordance with procedures described in the Boeing 757 
    Maintenance Manual.
    
    ``Thrust Reverser Sync Lock Integrity Test
    
    1. General
        A. Use this procedure to test the integrity of the thrust 
    reverser sync locks.
    2. Thrust Reverser Sync Lock Test
        A. Prepare for the Thrust Reverser Sync Lock Test.
        (1) Open the AUTO SPEEDBRAKE circuit breaker on the overhead 
    circuit breaker panel, P11.
        (2) Do the steps that follow to supply power to the thrust 
    reverser system:
        (a) Make sure the thrust levers are in the idle position.
    
        Caution: Do not extend the thrust reverser while the core cowl 
    panels are open. Damage to the thrust reverser and core cowl panels 
    can occur.
    
        (b) Make sure the thrust reverser halves are closed.
        (c) Make sure the core cowl panels are closed.
        (d) Put the EEC maint power switch or the EEC power L and EEC 
    power R switches to the Altn position.
        (e) For the left engine:
        (1) Put the EEC MAINT CHANNEL SEL L switch to the AUTO position.
        (2) Put the L ENG fire switch to the NORM position.
        (f) For the right engine:
        (1) Put the EEC MAINT CHANNEL SEL R switch to the AUTO position.
        (2) Put the R ENG fire switch to the NORM position.
        (g) Make sure the EICAS circuit breakers (6 locations) are 
    closed.
    
        Warning: The thrust reverser will automatically retract if the 
    electrical power to the EEC/thrust reverser control system is turned 
    off or if the EEC maint power switch is moved to the norm position. 
    The accidental operation of the thrust reverser can cause injury to 
    persons or damage to equipment can occur.
        (h) Make sure these circuit breakers on the main power 
    distribution panel, P6, are closed:
        (1) Fuel cond cont L
        (2) Fuel cond cont R
        (3) T/L interlock L
        (4) T/L interlock R
        (5) Left T/R sync lock
        (6) Right T/R sync lock
        (7) L eng electronic engine control altn pwr (if installed)
        (8) R eng electronic engine control altn pwr (if installed)
        (i) Make sure these circuit breakers on the overhead circuit 
    breaker panel, P11, are closed:
        (1) Air/gnd sys 1
        (2) Air/gnd sys 2
        (3) Landing gear pos sys 1
        (4) Landing gear pos sys 2
        (j) For the left engine, make sure these circuit breakers on the 
    P11 panel are closed:
        (1) Left engine pdiu
        (2) Left engine thrust reverser cont/scav press
        (3) Left engine electronic engine control altn pwr (if 
    installed)
        (4) Left engine thrust reverser pri cont
        (5) Left engine thrust reverser sec cont
        (k) For the right engine, make sure these circuit breakers on 
    the P11 panel are closed:
        (1) Right engine pdiu
        (2) Right engine thrust reverser cont/scav press
        (3) Right engine electronic engine control altn pwr (if 
    installed)
        (4) Right engine thrust reverser pri cont
        (5) Right engine thrust reverser sec cont
        (l) Supply electrical power.
        (m) Remove the pressure from the left (right) hydraulic system.
        B. Do the Thrust Reverser Sync Lock Test.
        (1) Move and hold the manual unlock lever on the center actuator 
    on both thrust reverser sleeves to the unlock position.
        (2) Make sure the thrust reverser sleeves did not move.
        (3) Move the left (right) reverser thrust lever up and rearward 
    to the idle detent position.
        (4) Make sure both thrust reverser sleeves move aft 
    (approximately 0.15 to 0.25 inch).
        (5) Release the manual unlock lever on the center actuators.
    
        Warning: Make sure all persons and equipment are clear of the 
    area around the thrust reverser. When you apply hydraulic pressure 
    the thrust reverser will extend and can cause injuries to persons or 
    damage to equipment.
        (6) Pressurize the left (right) hydraulic system.
        (7) Make sure the thrust reverser extends.
        (8) Move the left (right) reverser thrust lever to the fully 
    forward and down position to retract the thrust reverser.
        C. Put the Airplane Back to its Usual Condition.
        (1) Remove hydraulic pressure.
        (2) Close the left and right fan cowls.
        (3) Close the AUTO SPEEDBRAKE circuit breaker on the P11 panel.
        (4) Remove electrical power if it is not necessary.
        D. Repeat the Thrust Reverser Sync Lock Test on the other 
    engine.''
    
        (f) Installation of the sync lock, as required by paragraph (d) 
    of this AD, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of 
    paragraphs (a) through (c) of this AD.
        (g) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the 
    compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be 
    used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification 
    Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall 
    submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal 
    Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the 
    Manager, Seattle ACO.
    
        Note 3: Approvals of alternative methods of compliance issued 
    for AD 91-20-09 constitute valid approvals for compliance with the 
    requirements of paragraphs (a) through (c) of this AD.
    
        Note 4: Information concerning the existence of approved 
    alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be 
    obtained from the Seattle ACO.
    
        (h) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 
    21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the 
    requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
        (i) The actions shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert 
    Service Bulletin 757-78A0027, dated September 9, 1991; Boeing 
    Service Bulletin 757-78-0025, dated September 9, 1991; Boeing 
    Document D630N002, ``Boeing 757 Dispatch Deviation Guide,'' Revision 
    8, dated January 15, 1991; Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0028, 
    Revision 1, dated October 29, 1992; and Boeing Service Bulletin 757-
    78-0028, Revision 2, dated January 14, 1993. The incorporation by 
    reference of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-78A0027, dated 
    September 9, 1991; Boeing Service Bulletin 757-78-0025, dated 
    September 9, 1991; Boeing Document D630N002, ``Boeing 757 Dispatch 
    Deviation Guide,'' Revision 8, dated January 15, 1991; was approved 
    previously by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance 
    with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 as of September 16, 1991 (56 
    FR 46725, September 16, 1991). The incorporation by reference of the 
    remainder of the service documents listed above is approved by the 
    Director of Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 
    1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial 
    Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. 
    Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
    1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the 
    Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, 
    Washington, DC.
        (j) This amendment becomes effective on March 3, 1994.
    
        Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 3, 1994.
    Darrell M. Pederson,
    Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
    Service.
    [FR Doc. 94-346 Filed 1-31-94; 8:45 am]
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Effective Date:
3/3/1994
Published:
02/01/1994
Department:
Transportation Department
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
94-346
Dates:
Effective March 3, 1994.
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: February 1, 1994, Docket No. 92-NM-173-AD, Amendment 39-8792, AD 94-01-10
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 39.13