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2002-21-01: Electrical terminal contact pins

FAA order 2002-21-01 is an airworthiness directive in force since November 27, 2002. The FAA's subject line: Electrical terminal contact pins. It names Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A330, Boeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8, Boeing 717, Boeing 737, Boeing 747, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Bombardier DHC-8 Dash 8 and Q400, British Aerospace AVRO 146: about 5,933 aircraft on the U.S. register today across them, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: electrical power.

What it applies to as the FAA lists it

Kind of product
Appliance
Makes
Airbus SAS; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited; The Boeing Company; Bombardier Inc.; Britax Sell Gmbh & Co.
Models
A319-111, A319-112, A319-113, A319-114, A319-115, A319-131, A319-132, A319-133, A320-111, A320-211, A320-212, A320-214, A320-231, A320-232, A330-201, A330-202, A330-203, A330-223, A330-223F, A330-243, A330-243F, A330-301, A330-302, A330-303, A330-321, A330-322, A330-323, A330-341, A330-342, A330-343, Avro 146-RJ100A, Avro 146-RJ70A, Avro 146-RJ85A, 717-200, 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series, 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series, 737-500 Series, 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series, 737-800 Series, 737-900 Series, 747-100 Series, 747-100B Series, 747-100B SUD Series,...
On this site
Airbus A319 329 registered
Airbus A320 792 registered
Airbus A330 153 registered
Boeing Of Canada/Dehav Div DHC-8 6 registered
Boeing 717 111 registered
Boeing 737 2,896 registered
Boeing 747 192 registered
Boeing 757 440 registered
Boeing 767 585 registered
Boeing 777 359 registered
Bombardier DHC-8 Dash 8 and Q400 58 registered
British Aerospace AVRO 146 12 registered

Dates and paperwork

In force since
November 27, 2002
Published
October 23, 2002 (signed October 7, 2002)
Docket
2000-NE-58-AD
Replaces
2001-10-13
Status
Current
The FAA's document
Read the order on the FAA's site

The FAA's summary their words, unchanged

This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), that is applicable to Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers. That AD currently requires inspecting the wiring for indications of overheating or electrical arcing, and if indications are found, replacing the wiring. This amendment requires replacing the wiring on those water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers whether or not they show indications of overheating or electrical arcing. This amendment is prompted by revisions to the manufacturer's service bulletin that were not incorporated in the proposed rule. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the airplane. \n\nDATES: Effective November 27, 2002. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of November 27, 2002. The incorporation by reference of certain other publications, as listed in the regulations, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of June 15, 2002 (66 FR 29467; May 31, 2001).

The order itself the regulatory text, as published

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2002-21-01 Britax Sell GmbH & Co OHG: Amendment 39-12907. Docket No. 2000-NE-58-AD. Supersedes AD 2001-10-13, Amendment 39-12239. \n\n\tApplicability: This airworthiness directive (AD) is applicable to Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG water boilers, coffee makers, and beverage makers, listed by part number (P/N) and serial number (SN) in Table 1 of this AD. These products are installed on, but not limited to, Airbus Industrie A319, A320, A330, AVRO RJ, Bombardier DHC-8-400, and Boeing Company 717, 737, 747, 757, 767, 777 airplanes. \n\n\tNote 1: This AD applies to each product 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 products 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. \n\n\tCompliance: Compliance with this AD is required as indicated, unless already done. \n\n\tTo prevent a fire in the galley compartment due to inadequate crimping of the electrical terminal contact pins, which could result in smoke in the cockpit and cabin and loss of control of the airplane, do the following: \n\n\t(a) Replace wiring on temperature limiters of remote water boilers, coffee makers, water boilers, and beverage makers that are listed by P/N in Table 1 of this AD during the next repair, maintenance, or descaling of the product, during the next airplane check that allows for replacing the wiring, or within one calendar year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin (SB) specified for the appliance in Table 1 as follows: \n\n\nTable 1.--Appliance P/N and Applicable SB for Wire Replacement \n\n\nAppliance\nAppliance P/N\nSN\nTank assembly P/ N\nReplace wiring in accordance with SB\n(1) Remote Water Boiler\n62204-001-029, 62204-001-031, 62204-001-037, 62204-001-043, 62204-001-047, 62204-001-049. \n00-04-0001 thru 00-07-0033 and 00- 07- 0038.\n62203-001-005\n6603-001-007\nE33-4-007SB. Revision 2, dated December 4, 2000, Accomplishment and Instructions 3.A through 3.0.\n(2) Coffee Maker\n(i) 64755\n\n\n\n\n(ii) 64753-001-003.\n\n\n\n\n\n(iii) 64763-201-003 \n\n\n\n\n\n(iv) 64769-001-005 and 64769-001-007\n\n\n\n\n(v) 64790-1\n00-05-0001 and 00-09-0003.\n\n\n\n00-01-0001 thru 00- 09-0079, 00-09- 0101.\n\n\n\n\n00-05-0001, 00- 05-0002, 00-07- 0003, and 00-07-0004.\n\n\n\n00-04-0001 thru 00-09-0033.\n\n\n\n\n00-08-0001 thru 00- 08-0003\n64761-025-001 \n\n\n\n\n 64761-025-001 \n\n\n\n\n\n64761-025-001\n\n\n\n\n\n64769-025-00364790-393-101\n E33-4-009SB, dated October 24, 2000, Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.J. \n\n E33-4-011SB, Revision 2, dated January 31, 2001, Accomplish \nInstructions 3.A. through 3.J. \n\nE33-4-012SB, Revision 1, dated November 20, 2000, Accomplish \nInstructions 3.A. through 3.J. \n\nE33-4-013SB, dated October 23, 2000, Accomplish \nInstructions 3.A. through 3.Q. \n\nE33-4-015SB. Revision 1, dated November 15, \n2000. Accomplish \nInstructions 3.A. through 3.L.\n\n(3) Water Boiler\n62197-001-001\n00-04-0001 thru 00-09-0052 and 00- 09-0055.\n62197-015-001\nE33-4-010SB. Revision 1, dated August 1, 2001. Accomplish Instructions 3.A. through 3.S\n(4) Beverage Maker\n(i) 64771-001-001\n\n\n\n\n\n\n(ii) 64771-001-003.\n00-04-0013 thru 00- 04-0039, 00-04- 0043 thru 00-08-0302, 00-08-0307 thru 00-08-0346, and 00-09-0368 thru 00-09-0371. \n\n00-02-0001 thru 00- 03-0005, 00-04-0007 thru 00-04- 0012, 00-04-0040 \nthru 00-04-0042, 00-04-0053 thru 00- \n04-0057, 00-05-0087 thru 00-05-0094, 00-07-0135 \nthru 00-07-0138, \n00-08-0303 thru 00-08-306, 00-08-0347 \nthru 00-08-0354, and 00-09-0365 thru 00-09-0367.\n64771-025-005\n\n\n\n\n\n\n64771-025-001\nE33-4-014SB. Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000, Accomplishment Instructions 3.A. through 3.J\n\n\nE33-4-016SB. Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000. Accomplishment Instructions 3.A. through 3.J. \n\n\t\nAlternative Methods of Compliance \n\n\t(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, Boston Aircraft Certification Office (ACO). Operators must submit their request through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Boston ACO. \n\n\tNote 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this airworthiness directive, if any, may be obtained from the Boston ACO. \n\nSpecial FlightPermits \n\n\t(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with §§ 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the aircraft to a location where the requirements of this AD can be done. \n\nDocuments That Have Been Incorporated By Reference \n\n\t(d) The actions must be done in accordance with the following Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG service bulletins (SB's): \n\n\nDocument No.\nPages \nRevision\n Date\nE33-4-007SB\nTotal pages: 7\n All\n2\nDecember 4, 2000.\nE33-4-009SB\nTotal pages: 5\nAll\nOriginal\nOctober 24, 2000\nE33-4-010SB\nTotal Pages: 5\nAll\n1\nAugust 1, 2001\nE33-4-011SB\nTotal Pages: 5\nAll\n2\nJanuary 31, 2001\nE33-4-012SB\nTotal pages: 5\nAll\n1\nNovember 20, 2000\nE33-4-013SB\nTotal pages: 5\nAll\nOriginal\nOctober 23, 2000\nE33-4-014SB\nTotal pages: 5\nAll\n1\nNovember 6, 2000.\nE33-4-015SB\nTotal pages: 5\nAll\n1\nNovember 15, 2000. \nE33-4-016SB\nTotal pages: 5\nAll\n1\nNovember 15, 2000. \n \n\nThe incorporation by reference of SB's E33-4-007SB, Revision 2, dated December 4, 2000; E33-4-009SB, dated October 24, 2000; E33-4- 013SB, dated October 23, 2000; E33-4-014SB, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000; and E33-4-016SB, Revision 1, dated November 6, 2000 was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on June 15, 2001 (66 FR 29467; May 31, 2001). The incorporation by reference of E33-4-010SB, Revision 1, dated August 1, 2001; E33-4-011SB, Revision 2, January 31, 2001; E33-4-012SB, Revision 1, dated November 20, 2000; and E33-4-015SB, Revision 1, dated November 15, 2000 was approved by the Director of the Federal Register on November 27, 2002, in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Britax Sell GmbH & Co. OHG, MPL Mr. H.D. Poggensee, P.O. Box 1161, 35721 Herborn Germany, telephone international code 49-2772-707-0; fax international code 49-2772- 707-141. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, New England Region, Office of the Regional Counsel, 12 New England Executive Park, Burlington, MA; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. \n\n\tNote 3: The subject of this AD is addressed in LBA airworthiness directive 2000-379, dated November 13, 2000. \n\nEffective Date \n\n\t(e) This amendment becomes effective on November 27, 2002.

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