94-14018. Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines  

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    DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
    14 CFR Part 39
    
    [Docket No. 93-NM-142-AD; Amendment 39-8938; AD 94-12-10]
    
     
    
    Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes 
    Equipped With Pratt & Whitney PW4000 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 767 series airplanes, that 
    currently requires repetitive inspections, tests, adjustments, and 
    functional checks of the thrust reverser system and of selected engine 
    wiring. This amendment adds a requirement for installation of a 
    terminating modification, repetitive operational checks of that 
    installation, and repair of any discrepancy found. This amendment is 
    prompted by the identification of a modification that ensures that the 
    level of safety inherent in the original type design of the thrust 
    reverser system is further enhanced. 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 July 20, 1994.
        The incorporation by reference of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-
    0062, Revision 2, dated June 3, 1993; and Revision 3, dated February 
    24, 1994; as listed in the regulations, is approved by the Director of 
    the Federal Register as of July 20, 1994.
        The incorporation by reference of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-
    0046, Revision 1, dated September 17, 1992, as listed in the 
    regulations, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal 
    Register as of November 24, 1992 (57 FR 53258, November 9, 1992).
        The incorporation by reference of Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-
    0051, dated October 9, 1991, and Boeing Document D630T002, ``Boeing 767 
    Dispatch Deviation Guide,'' Revision 9, dated May 1, 1991, as listed in 
    the regulations, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal 
    Register as of November 8, 1991 (56 FR 55066, October 24, 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: Richard Simonson, Aerospace Engineer, 
    Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 
    Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, 
    Washington 98055-4056; telephone (206) 227-2683; fax (206) 227-1181.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A proposal to amend part 39 of the Federal 
    Aviation Regulations by superseding AD 92-24-03, amendment 39-8408 (57 
    FR 53258, November 9, 1992), which is applicable to certain Boeing 
    Model 767 series airplanes, was published in the Federal Register on 
    October 7, 1993 (58 FR 52243). The action proposed to continue to 
    require repetitive inspections, tests, adjustments, and functional 
    checks of the thrust reverser system and of selected engine wiring; and 
    to add a requirement for installation of a terminating modification, 
    repetitive operational checks of that installation, and repair of any 
    discrepancy found.
        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.
        -Two commenters request that specific references to page numbers 
    and revision dates of the Boeing 767 Airplane Maintenance Manual (AMM), 
    which are specified in paragraph (f) of the proposal, be removed from 
    the proposed rule. Boeing recommends that the proposed AD specify only 
    the ATA Chapter-Section-Subject, pageblock title, and task title. 
    Boeing explains that the AMM's are customized for each operator to 
    reflect all of the equipment in that operator's fleet. Therefore, the 
    number of pages for any given procedure is variable, depending on the 
    number of different equipment configurations documented in an 
    operator's AMM. Boeing also indicates that AMM procedures are revised 
    periodically for non-technical reasons. Boeing adds that changes to the 
    structure of the procedures are necessary to accommodate an upgrade of 
    the publishing system that is currently under way, which, in addition 
    to repagination, will necessitate the issuance of revised AMM pages.
        -Boeing also requests that a reference to a specific Temporary 
    Revision (TR) number, which is specified in ``NOTE 4'' under paragraph 
    (c) of the proposal, be eliminated from the proposed rule. Boeing 
    explains that because of the customization of AMM's for each operator, 
    multiple TR's may be issued to address a technical concern. While 
    changes to the procedure can be identical for all operators, the page 
    layout of each operator's AMM can require a unique TR to allow the 
    operator to correctly integrate the TR into the AMM. Since each unique 
    TR has a different number, the specific TR referenced in the proposal 
    only applies to the AMM's for three operators of a possible 18 
    operators. Additionally, TR's are removed from an operator's AMM and 
    destroyed when the data is incorporated in a subsequent regular 
    revision. The procedural changes in the TR cited in the proposal were 
    incorporated into the AMM in November 1992, and instructions were 
    provided in an AMM transmittal letter to remove the TR. Therefore, it 
    is probable that operators no longer have the TR that was cited in the 
    proposed rule.
        -Boeing concludes that the net effect of specifying AMM page 
    numbers, AMM revision dates, and TR's in the AD would be that operators 
    may be unable to use the procedure contained in the AMM to perform 
    certain tests required by the AD. Each operator would be required to 
    maintain an obsolete version of the procedure, or to request FAA 
    approval of an alternative method of compliance with the AD that would 
    allow the use of the current version of the AMM.
        -The FAA concurs partially. In light of the information submitted 
    by the commenters, the FAA finds that specific reference to the TR 
    cited in ``NOTE 4'' under paragraph (c) of the proposal should not be 
    specified in the final rule. Accordingly, ``NOTE 4'' has been removed 
    from the final rule. Additionally, the FAA's objective in proposing 
    periodic operational checks of the sync-lock device, as specified in 
    paragraph (f) of this AD, is to ensure the integrity of the locking 
    function. However, since the issuance of the proposal and receipt of 
    Boeing's comments to the proposal, Boeing has submitted to the FAA 
    separate procedures for accomplishment of the operational checks of the 
    sync-lock integrity. Therefore, these procedures have been defined in 
    paragraph (f) of the final rule, and the AMM references specified 
    previously in paragraph (f) of the proposal have been removed from the 
    final rule.
        -The Air Transport Association (ATA) of America, on behalf of its 
    members, states that, while ATA members are not opposed to 
    accomplishing the proposed checks as part of their maintenance 
    programs, these members are opposed to accomplishing the checks as part 
    of the requirements of an AD. The commenters believe that the 
    requirement for operational checks is equivalent to issuing a 
    Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMR) item by means of an AD.
        ATA adds that, if the FAA finds sufficient justification to include 
    the requirement for operational checks in the AD, an alternative to 
    accomplishment of the checks should be provided in the final rule. ATA 
    reasons that an alternative is justified because no data exist to show 
    that repetitive checks of a modified thrust reverser cannot be handled 
    adequately through an operator's maintenance program. The suggested 
    alternative follows: Within 3 months after accomplishing the sync-lock 
    installation, revise the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program to 
    include an operational check of the sync-lock. The initial check would 
    be accomplished within 1,000 hours time-in-service after modification. 
    The AD would no longer be applicable for operators that have acceptably 
    revised the maintenance program. Operators choosing this alternative 
    could use an alternative recordkeeping method in lieu of that required 
    by Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.417 or 121.380. The FAA would 
    be defined as the cognizant Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) for 
    operators electing this alternative.
        The FAA recognizes the concerns of the commenter regarding the 
    requirement for periodic operational checks of the sync-lock following 
    its installation. However, the FAA finds that the operational checks 
    are necessary in order to provide an adequate level of safety and to 
    ensure the integrity of the sync-lock installation. The actions 
    required by this AD are consistent with actions that have been 
    identified by an industry-wide task force as necessary to ensure 
    adequate safety of certain thrust reverser systems installed on 
    transport category airplanes. Representatives of the Aerospace 
    Industries Association (AIA) of America, Inc., and the FAA comprise 
    that task force. Representatives from other organizations, such as ATA, 
    have participated in various discussions and work activities resulting 
    from the recommendations of the task force.
        The FAA acknowledges that the operational checks specified in this 
    AD and CMR items are similar in terms of scheduled maintenance and 
    recordkeeping. This AD addresses an unsafe condition and requires 
    installation of the sync-lock to correct that unsafe condition. The FAA 
    has determined that the requirement for operational checks is necessary 
    in order to ensure the effectiveness of that installation in addressing 
    the 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. In addition, service experience to 
    date has demonstrated that failures can occur within the sync-lock that 
    may not be evident during normal operation of the thrust reverser 
    system and may not result in activation of the sync-lock ``unlock'' 
    indicator. The ATA's suggested alternative to accomplishment of the 
    operational checks would permit each operator to determine whether and 
    how often these checks should be conducted. In light of the severity of 
    the unsafe condition, however, the FAA has determined that allowing 
    this degree of operator discretion is not appropriate at this time. 
    Therefore, this AD is necessary to ensure that operators accomplish 
    checks of the integrity of the sync-lock installation in a common 
    manner and at common intervals.
        The FAA also finds that addressing operational checks of the sync-
    lock integrity in a recommended action, such as an MRB report, will not 
    ensure an acceptable level of safety with regard to the thrust reverser 
    system. However, the FAA recognizes that an operational check interval 
    of 4,000 hours time-in-service, which will be recommended by Boeing for 
    inclusion in the next revision to the MRB report, corresponds more 
    closely to the interval at which most of the affected operators conduct 
    regularly scheduled ``C'' checks. The FAA has reconsidered the proposed 
    interval of 1,000 hours time-in-service for accomplishment of 
    repetitive operational checks. In light of the safety implications of 
    the unsafe condition addressed and the practical aspects of 
    accomplishing orderly operational checks of the fleet during regularly 
    scheduled maintenance where special equipment and trained maintenance 
    personnel will be readily available, the FAA finds that accomplishment 
    of the checks at intervals of 4,000 hours time-in-service will provide 
    an acceptable level of safety. Paragraph (f) of the final rule has been 
    revised accordingly.
        Since issuance of the notice, the FAA has reviewed and approved 
    Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-0062, Revision 3, dated February 24, 
    1994. This revised service bulletin is essentially identical to the 
    previous revision (which was cited in the notice), but contains certain 
    minor editorial changes. The FAA has revised the final rule to include 
    this revised service bulletin as an additional source of appropriate 
    service information.
        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 changes previously 
    described. The FAA has determined that these changes will neither 
    increase the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of 
    the AD.
        There are approximately 88 Model 767 series airplanes of the 
    affected design in the worldwide fleet. The FAA estimates that 26 
    airplanes of U.S. registry will be affected by this AD, that it will 
    take approximately 480 work hours per airplane to accomplish the 
    required modification, and 1 work hour to accomplish the required 
    operational checks, at an average labor rate of $55 per work hour. 
    Required parts will be provided by the manufacturer at no cost to 
    operators. Based on these figures, the total cost impact of the AD on 
    U.S. operators is estimated to be $687,830, or $26,455 per airplane.
        The total cost impact figure discussed above is based on 
    assumptions that no operator has yet accomplished any of the 
    requirements of this AD action, and that no operator would accomplish 
    those actions in the future if this AD were not adopted.
        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 part 39 of 
    the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR part 39) 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 39-8408 (57 FR 
    53258, November 9, 1992), and by adding a new airworthiness directive 
    (AD), amendment 39-8938, to read as follows:
    
    94-12-10 Boeing: Amendment 39-8938. Docket 93-NM-142-AD. Supersedes 
    AD 92-24-03, Amendment 39-8408.
    
        Applicability: Model 767 series airplanes equipped with Pratt & 
    Whitney PW4000 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 92-24-03, amendment 39-8408, paragraphs (a) and 
    (b). As allowed by the phrase, ``unless accomplished previously,'' 
    if the requirements of AD 92-24-03 have been accomplished 
    previously, paragraphs (a) and (b) of this AD do not require that 
    they be repeated.
    
        Note 2: Paragraph (c)(1) of this AD restates the requirement for 
    an initial and repetitive inspections, tests, adjustments, and 
    functional checks contained in paragraph (c)(1) of AD 92-24-03. 
    Therefore, for operators who have previously accomplished at least 
    the initial inspection in accordance with AD 92-24-03, paragraph 
    (c)(1) of this AD requires that the next scheduled inspection be 
    performed within 3,000 flight hours after the last inspection 
    performed in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of AD 92-24-03.
    
        Note 3: Paragraph (c)(2) of this AD restates the requirement for 
    an initial and repetitive checks of the grounding wire contained in 
    paragraph (c)(2) of AD 92-24-03. Therefore, for operators who have 
    previously accomplished at least the initial inspection in 
    accordance with AD 92-24-03, paragraph (c)(2) of this AD requires 
    that the next scheduled inspection be performed within 1,500 flight 
    hours after the last inspection performed in accordance with 
    paragraph (c)(2) of AD 92-24-03.
    
        To ensure the integrity of the fail safe features of the thrust 
    reverser system, accomplish the following:
        (a) Within 7 days after August 23, 1991 (the effective date of 
    AD 91-18-51, amendment 39-8069), accomplish the following:
        (1) Deactivate both left and right thrust reversers in 
    accordance with Section 78-31-1 of Boeing Document D630T002, 
    ``Boeing 767 Dispatch Deviation Guide,'' Revision 9, dated May 1, 
    1991.
        (2) Add the following to the Limitations Section of the FAA-
    approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). This may be accomplished by 
    placing a copy of this AD in the AFM.
        ``Reduce by five percent the available accelerate-stop distance 
    resulting from the Airplane Flight Manual takeoff performance 
    analysis when the runway is wet or contaminated.''
        (b) Within 60 days after November 8, 1991 (the effective date of 
    AD 91-22-09, amendment 39-8069), modify the thrust reverser system 
    in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-0051, dated 
    October 9, 1991. Once this modification is accomplished, the thrust 
    reverser system shall be re-activated and the AFM limitation 
    required by paragraph (a)(2) of this AD may be removed.
        (c) Accomplish the actions specified in paragraphs (c)(1) and 
    (c)(2) of this AD at the times specified in those paragraphs.
        (1) Prior to the accumulation of 3,000 flight hours since 
    manufacture, or within 30 days after November 24, 1992 (the 
    effective date of AD 92-24-03, amendment (39-8408), whichever occurs 
    later, perform all inspections, tests, adjustments, and functional 
    checks of the thrust reverser control and indication system and 
    engine wiring specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-0046, 
    Revision 1, dated September 17, 1992, in accordance with the 
    procedures described in that service bulletin.
        (i) Repeat those actions thereafter at intervals not to exceed 
    3,000 flight hours.
        (ii) Whenever maintenance action is taken that could disturb any 
    portion of the thrust reverser control system, the functional test 
    or tests relative to the system shall be performed in accordance 
    with the Boeing 767 Maintenance Manual. After this test(s) is 
    accomplished, the repetitive inspections, tests, adjustments and 
    functional tests required by paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this AD shall 
    continue.
        (2) Prior to the accumulation of 1,500 flight hours since 
    manufacture, or within 30 days after November 24, 1992 (the 
    effective date of AD 92-24-03), whichever occurs later, perform a 
    check of the grounding wire for the thrust reverser directional 
    control valve (DCV) in accordance with Section III, paragraph B., of 
    Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-0046, Revision 1, dated September 17, 
    1992. Thereafter, repeat this check at the times specified in 
    paragraph (c)(2)(i) and (c)(2)(ii) of this AD.
        (i) At intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight hours; and
        (ii) Whenever maintenance action is taken that could disturb the 
    DCV grounding circuit.
        (d) If any of the inspections, tests, adjustments, and/or 
    functional checks required by paragraph (c) of this AD cannot be 
    performed successfully as specified in the service bulletin, prior 
    to further flight, deactivate the associated thrust reverser in 
    accordance with Section 78-31-1 of Boeing Document D630T002, 
    ``Boeing 767 Dispatch Deviation Guide,'' Revision 9, dated May 1, 
    1991. The thrust reverser shall remain deactivated until all 
    inspections, tests, adjustments, and functional tests required by 
    paragraph (c) of this AD are completed successfully.
        (e) Within 3 years after the effective date of this AD, install 
    an additional thrust reverser system locking feature (sync-lock) in 
    accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-0062, Revision 2, 
    dated June 3, 1993, or Revision 3, dated February 24, 1994. 
    Installation of this additional locking feature constitutes 
    terminating action for the requirements of paragraph (c) of this AD.
        (f) Within 4,000 hours time-in-service after accomplishing the 
    modification required by paragraph (e) of this AD, or within 4,000 
    hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, whichever 
    occurs later; and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4,000 hours 
    time-in-service: Perform the integrity test of the thrust reverser 
    synchronous shaft locks specified below to detect latent failures of 
    the components and to ensure the integrity of the thrust reverser 
    system. Prior to further flight, repair any discrepancy found in 
    accordance with procedures described in the Boeing 767 Maintenance 
    Manual.
    
    THRUST REVERSER SYNC-LOCK--ADJUSTMENT/TEST
    
    1. General
        A. There are two sync-locks for each engine thrust reverser. The 
    sync-lock is installed on the lower non-locking hydraulic actuator 
    of each thrust reverser sleeve.
        B. The Thrust Reverser Sync-Lock Integrity Test has two tasks:
        (1) The first task tests the electrical circuit which controls 
    the operation of the sync-lock on each thrust reverser sleeve.
        (2) The second task tests the mechanical function of the sync-
    lock on each thrust reverser sleeve.
        C. The thrust reverser sync-lock is referred to as the sync-lock 
    in this procedure.
    2. Thrust Reverser Sync-Lock Integrity Test
        A. Equipment
        (1) Multi-meter, Simpson 260 or equivalent--commerically 
    available.
        B. Prepare to do the Integrity Test for the sync-locks.
        (1) Supply electrical power.
        (2) For the left engine, make sure these circuit breakers on the 
    overhead circuit breaker panel, P11, are closed:
        (a) L ENG T/R CONT
        (b) L ENG T/R IND
        (c) L ENG T/R SSL CONT
        (3) For the right engine, make sure these circuit breakers on 
    the overhead circuit breaker panel, P11, are closed:
        (a) R ENG T/R CONT
        (b) R ENG T/R IND
        (c) R ENG T/R SSL CONT
        (d) FOR ETOPS AIRPLANES, CLOSE THESE ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT 
    BREAKERS:
        1) R ENG T/R CONT ALTN
        2) R ENG T/R IND ALTN
        (4) Open the fan cowl panels.
        C. Do the Electrical Integrity Test for the sync-locks.
        (1) Do these steps to make sure there are no ``hot'' short 
    circuits in the electrical system that may accidentally supply power 
    to the sync-locks:
        (a) Remove the electrical connector, D20194, from the sync-
    locks, V170, on the left sleeve of the thrust reverser.
        (b) Remove the electrical connector, D20196, from the sync-lock, 
    V171, on the right sleeve of the thrust reverser.
        (c) Use a multi-meter on the plug end of the applicable 
    electrical connector to make sure that these conditions are correct: 
    
    
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
         From Equipment            To Equipment             Condition       
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    D20194, PIN 1..........  D20194, PIN 2..........  -3 TO +1 V DC AND     
                                                       CONTINUITY (LESS THAN
                                                       5 OHMS)              
    D20196, PIN 1..........  D20196, PIN 2..........  -3 TO +1 V DC AND     
                                                       CONTINUITY (LESS THAN
                                                       5 OHMS)              
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------
    
        (d) If you did not find these conditions to be correct, you must 
    do these steps:
        (1) Make a careful visual inspection of all the electrical wires 
    and connectors between the sync-lock and its power circuit breaker.
        (2) Repair all the unserviceable electrical wire and connectors 
    that you find.
        (3) Use the multi-meter again to make sure there are no ``hot'' 
    short circuits in the electrical system that can accidentally supply 
    power to the sync-locks.
        (e) If you find the correct conditions, do the Mechanical 
    Integrity Test for the sync-locks.
        D. Do the Mechanical Integrity Test for the sync-locks.
        (1) Supply hydraulic power.
          WARNING: MAKE SURE ALL PERSONS AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR OF THE 
    AREA BEHIND EACH THRUST REVERSER. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS 
    INSTRUCTION, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR IF 
    THE SYNC-LOCKS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY AND THE THRUST REVERSER 
    EXTENDS.
        (2) Move the L(R) reverser thrust lever aft to try to extend the 
    thrust reverser.
    
        Note: If the thrust reverser sleeves do not extend, the sync-
    locks are serviceable. If the thrust reverser sleeve extends, the 
    applicable sync-lock did not operate correctly.
    
        (3) Replace the sync-lock(s) for the thrust reverser sleeve(s) 
    that extended.
        (4) Make sure the reverse thrust levers are in the fully stowed 
    position.
        (5) Install the electrical connectors, D20194, on the sync-
    locks, V170, on the left sleeve of the thrust reverser.
        (6) Install the electrical connector, D20196, on the sync-lock, 
    V171, on the right sleeve of the thrust reverser.
    
          WARNING: MAKE SURE ALL PERSONS AND EQUIPMENT ARE CLEAR OF THE 
    AREA BEHIND THE THRUST REVERSERS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THIS 
    INSTRUCTION, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT CAN OCCUR 
    WHEN THE THRUST REVERSERS ARE EXTENDED.
    
        (7) Move the L(R) reverser thrust lever aft to extend the thrust 
    reverser.
    
        Note: If the thrust reverser sleeves extend, the sync-locks are 
    serviceable. If the thrust reverser sleeve did not extend, the 
    applicable sync-lock did not operate correctly.
    
        (8) Replace the sync-lock(s) on the thrust reverser sleeve(s) 
    that did not extend when you moved the reverse thrust levers.
        E. Repeat the Thrust Reverser Sync-Lock Integrity Test for the 
    opposite engine.
        F. Put the airplane back to its usual condition.
        (1) Move the reverser thrust levers to fully retract the thrust 
    reversers on the two engines with hydraulic power.
        (2) Remove the hydraulic power if it is not necessary.
        (3) Remove the electrical power if it is not necessary.
        (4) Close the fan cowl panels.
    
        (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 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 
    sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
    CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where 
    the requirements of this AD can be accomplished.
        (i) The installation shall be done in accordance with Boeing 
    Service Bulletin 767-78-0062, Revision 2, dated June 3, 1993; or 
    Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-0062, Revision 3, dated February 24, 
    1994. The incorporation by reference of these documents was approved 
    by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 
    552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. The inspections, tests, adjustments, and 
    functional checks shall be done in accordance with Boeing Service 
    Bulletin 767-78-0046, Revision 1, dated September 17, 1992. The 
    incorporation by reference of this document 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 November 24, 1992 (57 FR 53258, 
    November 9, 1992). The modification and deactivation shall be done 
    in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-78-0051, dated 
    October 9, 1991; and Boeing Document D630T002, ``Boeing 767 Dispatch 
    Deviation Guide,'' Revision 9, dated May 1, 1991. The incorporation 
    by reference of these documents 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 November 8, 1991 (56 FR 55066, October 24, 
    1991). 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 July 20, 1994.
    
        Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 3, 1994.
    Darrell M. Pederson,
    Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
    Service.
    [FR Doc. 94-14018 Filed 6-17-94; 8:45 am]
    BILLING CODE 4910-13-U
    
    
    

Document Information

Effective Date:
7/20/1994
Published:
06/20/1994
Department:
Transportation Department
Entry Type:
Uncategorized Document
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
94-14018
Dates:
Effective July 20, 1994.
Pages:
0-0 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Federal Register: June 20, 1994, Docket No. 93-NM-142-AD, Amendment 39-8938, AD 94-12-10
CFR: (1)
14 CFR 39.13