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2001-10-14 Boeing: Amendment 39-12240. Docket 2001-NM-81-AD.

Applicability: Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 series airplanes equipped with chemical
oxygen generators, certificated in any category; as listed in the following Boeing Special
Attention Service Bulletins, as applicable:

Table 1. - Service Bulletins

Service Date Model
bulletin
737-35-1076 March 1, 2001 737
737-35-1077 March 1, 2001 737
747-35-2111 March 1, 2001 747
757-35-0021 March 1, 2001 757
757-35-0022 March 1, 2001 757
767-35-0043 March 1, 2001 767
767-35-0044 March 1, 2001 767
777-35-0008 March 1, 2001 777

Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision,
regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the
requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the
performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request
approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (b) of this AD.
The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair
on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been
eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.

To find and fix incorrect installation of the release pin in the generator firing mechanism of the
chemical oxygen generator, which could result in the unavailability of supplemental oxygen and
possible incapacitation of passengers and cabin crew during an in-flight decompression;
accomplish the following:

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Detailed Visual Inspections

Note 2: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed visual inspection is defined as: "An intensive
visual examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect
damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source
of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror,
magnifying lenses, etc., may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may
be required."

(a) For airplanes having any chemical oxygen generator and/or passenger, attendant, or
lavatory service unit assembly that contains a chemical oxygen generator that has been
replaced: Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, do a detailed visual inspection of the
chemical oxygen generator of the applicable assembly to verify correct installation of the
release pin in the generator firing mechanism per the Accomplishment Instructions of the
applicable service bulletin listed in Table 2., below. Before further flight, after replacement of
any chemical oxygen generator and/or passenger, attendant lavatory service unit assembly that
contains a chemical oxygen generator, repeat the detailed visual inspection.

Table 2. - Service Bulletins

Service Date Model
bulletin
737-35-1076 March 1, 737
2001
737-35-1077 March 1, 737
2001
747-35-2111 March 1, 747
2001
757-35-0021 March 1, 757
2001
757-35-0022. March 1, 757
2001
767-35-0043 March 1, 767
2001
767-35-0044 March 1, 767
2001
777-35-0008 March 1, 777
2001

Corrective Action

(1) If no discrepancy (release pin in safety pin hole) is found after doing the inspection required
by paragraph (a) of this AD, no further action is required until replacement of any existing
chemical oxygen generator and/or passenger, attendant, or lavatory service unit assembly that
contains a chemical oxygen generator.

(2) If any discrepancy is found after doing the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD,
before further flight, do the corrective action per the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 2.,
above.

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Note 3: The release pin and safety pin are located in the generator firing mechanism. The
safety pin hole is the hole in the generator firing mechanism that is closest to the main body of
the generator. The release pin hole is the hole in the generator firing mechanism located
furthest from the main body of the generator. The center axis of the release pin hole is
perpendicular to the center axis of the safety pin hole.

Note 4: Inspections and corrective action done before the effective date of this AD, per Boeing
Telex M-7200-00-02474, dated October 9, 13, 19, or 31, 2000; or Boeing Telex M-7200-00-
03040, dated December 18, 2000; are considered acceptable for compliance with the initial
inspection and corrective action specified in paragraph (a) of this AD. However, prior
accomplishment of the inspections and corrective action specified in the telexes does not
eliminate the need for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (a) of this AD.

Alternative Methods of Compliance

(b) 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. 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 5: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance

with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Seattle ACO.

Special Flight Permits

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with Secs. 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.

Incorporation by Reference

(d) The actions shall be done in accordance with the following Boeing Special Attention Service
Bulletins, as applicable:
Table 3.--Service Bulletins
Service Date Model
bulletin
737-35-1076 March 1, 2001 737
737-35-1077 March 1, 2001 737
747-35-2111 March 1, 2001 747
757-35-0021 March 1, 2001 757
757-35-0022 March 1, 2001 757
767-35-0043 March 1, 2001 767
767-35-0044 March 1, 2001 767
777-35-0008 March 1, 2001 777

This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in

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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.

Effective Date

(e) This amendment becomes effective on June 8, 2001.

Footer Information
Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 17, 2001.
Vi L. Lipski,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 01-12987 Filed 5-23-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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