2005-12-05: Flight deck door

2005-12-05 Transport Category Airplanes: Amendment 39-14121. Docket No. FAA-2004-18998; Directorate Identifier 2003-NM-253-AD. \n\nEffective Date \n\n\t(a) This AD becomes effective July 19, 2005. \n\nAffected ADs \n\n\t(b) This AD supersedes AD 2003-14-04, amendment 39-13223. \n\n\tApplicability: (c) This AD applies to the airplanes listed in Table 1 of this AD, certificated in any category. \n\n\tTable 1.--Affected Airplane Models\n\n\nAirplane manufacturer \nAirplane model \nModified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) \nBoeing\n737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 series \nST01335LA \nBoeing\n757-200 and -300 series \nST01334LA \n\n\n\nMcDonnell Douglas \nDC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD- \n10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F. \nST01391LA \n\nUnsafe Condition \n\n\t(d) This AD was prompted by reports of discrepancies with the reinforced flight deck door. We are issuing this AD to prevent inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, any of which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. We are also issuing this AD to find and fix wire chafing, which could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane. \n\n\tCompliance: (e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done. \n\nRequirements of AD 2003-14-04 \n\n\tNote 1: Where there are differences between this AD and the referenced service bulletins, this AD prevails. \n\nModification \n\n\t(f) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Within 90 days after July 25, 2003 (the effective date of AD 2003-14-04, amendment 39-13223), modify the reinforced flight deck door according to paragraph (f)(1), (f)(2), or (f)(3) of this AD, as applicable. \n\n\tTable 2.--Airplane Models Subject to Requirements of AD 2003-14-04 \n\n\n\nAirplane manufacturer \nAirplane model \nAs listed in C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin- \n\n\n\nBoeing \n737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 series. \nB221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003 \nBoeing \n757-200 and -300 series \nB231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003. \n\n\n\nMcDonnell Douglas\nDC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F. \nB211200-52-02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003. \n\n\n\t(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, - 800, and -900 series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight deck door by doing all actions specified in and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003. One latch strap should be installed at the bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly, and a second latch strap should be installed at the top ofthe lower pressure relief assembly. When properly installed, the strap should cover a portion of the latch hook. \n\n\t(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: Modify the upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies on the flight deck door by doing all actions specified in and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.B., and 3.C. of the Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003. One latch strap should be installed at the bottom of the upper pressure relief assembly, and a second latch strap should be installed at the top of the lower pressure relief assembly. When properly installed, the strap should cover a portion of the latch hook. \n\n\t(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10- 40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: Install spacers in the upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies of the flight deck door, by doing all actions specified in and according to paragraphs 3.A., 3.C., and 3.D. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52- 02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2, dated September 29, 2003. \n\nModifications Accomplished Per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin \n\n\t(g) For airplanes listed in Table 2 of this AD: Modifications accomplished before July 25, 2003, in accordance with a service bulletin listed in paragraph (g)(1), (g)(2), or (g)(3) of this AD; as applicable; are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in paragraph (f) of this AD. \n\n\t(1) For Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, - 800, and -900 series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03, dated December 6, 2002; Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; or Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003. \n\n\t(2) For Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, dated December 6, 2002; Revision 1, dated January 2, 2003; Revision 2, dated February 20, 2003; or Revision 3, dated March 7, 2003. \n\n\t(3) For McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10- 40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes: C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02, dated April 30, 2003. \n\nParts Installation \n\n\t(h) As of July 25, 2003, no person may install, on any airplane, a reinforced flight deck door having any part number listed in the paragraph 1.A. of C&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03, Revision 3, dated March 25, 2003; B231001-52-02, Revision 4, dated March 19, 2003; or B211200-52-02, Revision 1, dated June 3, 2003; as applicable; unless the door has been modified as required by paragraph (f) of this AD. \n\n\tNew Requirements of This AD: \n\nModel 737 and 757 Series Airplanes: Revise Maintenance Program \n\n\n\t(i) For Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and - 900 series airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -300 series airplanes: Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, revise the FAA- approved maintenance inspection program to include the information specified in C&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69, Revision E, dated November 8, 2002. \n\nModifications to Flight Deck Door \n\n\t(j) Modify the reinforced flight deck door by doing all applicable actions specified in the applicable service bulletin listed in Table 3 of this AD at the applicable compliance time specified in that table. Where the applicable service bulletin includes an instruction to install a placard to show that the service bulletin has been accomplished, this AD does not require that action. \n\n\tTable 3.--New Modifications to the Flight Deck Door \n\n\nFor these models- \nEquipped with a flight deck door assembly having this P/N- \nWithin this compli-ance time after the effective date of this AD- (months) \nDo all actions in the accomplishment instructions of- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. \nB211200 \n6\nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-01, \nRevision 3, dated September 18, 2003. \n\n\n\n\nMcDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. \nB251200 \n6\nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200-52-01, \ndated April 30, 2003. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 series airplanes; and Model 757-200 and -300. \nB221200 \n18\nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200-52-01, \nRevision 1, dated June 27, 2003 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 series airplanes. \nB221001 \n18\nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03, \nRevision 3, dated March 25, 2003; except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoeing Model 757-200 and-300 series airplanes. \nB231001 \n 18\nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02, \nRevision 4, dated March 19, 2003; except as provided by paragraph (k) of this AD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. \nB211200 \n18\nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02, \nRevision 1, dated June 3, 2003; or Revision 2, \ndated September 29, 2003, except as provided \nby paragraph (k) of this AD. \n\n\n\n\t(k) For airplanes subject to paragraph (f) of this AD: Actions required by paragraph (f) of this AD that were done within the compliance time specified in paragraph (f) of this AD do not need to be repeated in accordance with paragraph (j) of this AD. \n\nModifications Accomplished Per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin \n\n\t(l) Modifications accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with an applicable service bulletin listed in Table 4 of this AD are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in paragraph (j) of this AD. \n\n\tTable 4.--Acceptable Service Information for Previous Modifications \n\n\n\nService bulletin \nRevision level \nDate \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-01 \nOriginal\nFebruary 27, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-01 \n1 \nMarch 7, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-01 \n2\nJune 3, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02 \nOriginal \nApril 30, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03 \nOriginal \nDecember 6, 2002. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03 \n1 \nJanuary 2, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03 \n2\nFebruary 20, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200-52-01 \nOriginal\nApril 30, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02 \nOriginal\nDecember 6, 2002. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02 \n1 \nJanuary 2, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02 \n2 \nFebruary 20, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02 \n3\nMarch 7, 2003. \n\n\nModel 737-200 Series Airplanes: Wiring Modification/Inspection \n\n\t(m) For Model 737-200 series airplanes equipped with flight deck door assembly P/N B221001: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD, do paragraphs (m)(1) and (m)(2) of this AD. \n\n\t(1) Rework the wiring for the flight deck door to relocate a power wire for the flight deck door, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, Revision 3, dated October 3, 2003. Actions accomplished before the effective date of this AD in accordance with C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05, dated April 17, 2003; Revision 1, dated May 14, 2003; and Revision 2, dated June 19, 2003; are acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action required by this paragraph. \n\n\t(2) Perform a general visual inspection for chafing of wire bundles in the area of the flight deck door and applicable corrective actions by doing all of the actions in the Accomplishment Instructions of C&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02, dated November 5, 2002. Any applicable corrective actions must be done before further flight. \n\n\tNote 2: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is "a visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normal available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop- light and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked." \n\nParts Installation \n\n\t(n) As of the effective date of this AD, no person may install a reinforced flight deck door under any STC listed in Table 1 of this AD, on any airplane, unless all applicable requirements of this AD have been done on the door. \n\nAlternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) \n\n\t(o)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles AircraftCertification Office (ACO), FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. \n\n\t(2) Alternative methods of compliance, approved previously in accordance with AD 2003-14-04, amendment 39-13223, are approved as alternative methods of compliance with this AD. \n\nMaterial Incorporated by Reference \n\n\t(p) You must use the service information that is specified in Table 5 of this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. \n\n\tTable 5.--Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\nService bulletin \nRevision level \nDate \nC&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02 \nOriginal\nNovember 5, 2002. \nC&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05 \n3\nOctober 3, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-01 \n3\nSeptember 18, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02 \n1\nJune 3, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02 \n2 \nSeptember 29, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03 \n3 \nMarch 25, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200-52-01 \n1\nJune 27, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02 \n4 \nMarch 19, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200-52-01 \nOriginal \nApril 30, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69 \nE\nNovember 8, 2002 \n\n\n\t(1) The Director of the Federal Register approves the incorporation by reference of the service information specified in Table 6 of this AD in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. \n\n\tTable 6.--New Material Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\n\nService bulletin \nRevision level \nDate \nC&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A02 \nOriginal\nNovember 5, 2002. \nC&D Aerospace Alert Service Bulletin B221001-52A05 \n3 \nOctober 3, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-01 \n3\nSeptember 18, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02 \n2\nSeptember 29, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221200-52-01 \n1 \nJune 27, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B251200-52-01 \nOriginal \nApril 30, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Report CDRB22-69 \nE \nNovember 8, 2002. \n\n\n\t(2) The Director of the Federal Register previously approved the incorporation by reference of the service information specified in Table 7 of this AD as of July 25, 2003 (68 FR 41063, July 10, 2003). \n\n\tTable 7.--Material Previously Incorporated by Reference \n\n\n\nService bulletin \nRevision level \nDate \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B211200-52-02 \n1 \nJune 3, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B221001-52-03 \n3 \nMarch 25, 2003. \nC&D Aerospace Service Bulletin B231001-52-02 \n4 \nMarch 19, 2003. \n\n\t(3) To get copies of the service information, go to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; or C&D Aerospace, 5701 Bolsa Avenue, Huntington Beach, California 92647-2063. To view the AD docket, go to the Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW., room PL-401, Nassif Building, Washington, DC. To review copies of the service information, go to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at the NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.