2025-20-14: Equipment/furnishings

1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701. 2. The FAA amends § 39.13 by: a. Removing Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-26-03, Amendment 39-19533 (83 FR 66612, December 27, 2018); and b. Adding the following new AD: 2025-20-14 The Boeing Company: Amendment 39-23167; Docket No. FAA-2025-0473; Project Identifier AD-2024-00281-T. (a) Effective Date This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 2, 2026. (b) Affected ADs This AD replaces AD 2018-26-03, Amendment 39-19533 (83 FR 66612, December 27, 2018) (AD 2018-26-03). (c) Applicability This AD applies to all The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes, certificated in any category. (d) Subject Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 25, Equipment/furnishings. (e) Unsafe Condition This AD was prompted by reports of uncommanded movement of the Captain's and First Officer's seats. The FAA is issuing this AD to address uncommanded movement of the Captain's or First Officer's seat, which could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane. (f) Compliance Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified, unless already done. (g) Identification, Checks and Inspection of Horizontal Movement System, and On-Condition Actions For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023: Except as required by paragraphs (i) and (m) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., "Compliance," of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, do all applicable actions identified as "RC" (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023. As of the effective date of this AD, only Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, may be used. (h) Seat Identification, Cable Adjustment, and On-Condition Actions For airplanes identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023: Except as specified by paragraphs (i) and (m) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, do an inspection to determine the part number of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and all applicable on-condition actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the Captain's and First Officer's seats can be conclusively determined from that review. (i) Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications for Paragraphs (g) and (h) of This AD (1) Where the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, refers to the original issue date of this service bulletin, this AD requires using January 31, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2018-26-03). (2) Where the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, refers to the original issue date of this service bulletin, this AD requires using January 31, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2018-26-03). (3) Where the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, refers to 72 months after the original issue date of this service bulletin, this AD requires using 36 months after January 31, 2019 (the effective date of AD 2018-26-03). (4) Where the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, refers to the Revision 2 date of this service bulletin, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (j) Identification, Checks and Inspection of Horizontal Movement System, and On-Condition Actions for Additional Airplanes For airplanes other than those identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023: Except as required by paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in paragraph 1.E., "Compliance," of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, do all applicable actions identified as "RC" (required for compliance) in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023. (k) Seat Identification, Cable Adjustment, and On-Condition Actions for Additional Airplanes For airplanes other than those identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023: Except as specified by paragraphs (l) and (m) of this AD, at the applicable times specified in the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, do an inspection to determine the part number of the Captain's and First Officer's seats, and all applicable on-condition actions identified in, and in accordance with, the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023. A review of airplane maintenance records is acceptable in lieu of this inspection if the part number and serial number of the Captain's and First Officer's seats can be conclusively determined from that review. (l) Exceptions to Service Bulletin Specifications for Paragraphs (j) and (k) of This AD (1) Where the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, refers to the original issue date of this service bulletin, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (2) Where the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, refers to 72 months after the original issue date of this service bulletin, this AD requires using 36 months after the effective date of this AD. (3) Where the "Compliance" paragraph of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023, refers to the Revision 2 date of this service bulletin, this AD requires using the effective date of this AD. (m) Acceptable Conditions for Compliance If the airplane records show that an Ipeco Captain's or First Officer's seat installed on an airplane meets the conditions in any of the three rows for Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308 in table 1 to paragraph (m) of this AD, then the actions in paragraphs (g) and (j), as applicable, of this AD are not required for that seat. If the airplane records show that an Ipeco Captain's or First Officer's seat installed on an airplane meets the conditions in any of the three rows for Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309 in table 1 to paragraph (m) of this AD, then the actions specified in paragraphs (h) and (k), as applicable, of this AD are not required for that seat. Table 1 to Paragraph ( m )-Alternative Acceptable Seats Actions done in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin- Actions done in accordance with Ipeco Service Bulletin- Having Ipeco part number (P/N) And additional required conditions- 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023 None 3A258-0007-01-2, 3A258-0007-01-1Z, 3A258-0008-01-2, or 3A258-0008-01-1Z No additional conditions required. 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023 258-25-15, Issue 4, dated February 16, 2018; Issue 5, dated April 29, 2020; or Issue 6, dated November 1, 2021 3A258-0007-01-1 or 3A258-0008-01-1 Has a horizontal actuator with Artus part number AD8650503 at "Amendment C" or later. 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023 258-25-16, Issue 4, dated September 11, 2017; or Issue 5, dated April 29, 2020 3A258-0007-01-1 or 3A258-0008-01-1 Has a horizontal actuator with Artus part number AD8650503 at "Amendment C" or later. 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023 None 3A258-0007-01-2 or 3A258-0008-01-2 No additional conditions required. 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023 258-25-08, Issue 4, dated April 25, 2014; Issue 5, dated March 4, 2020; or Issue 6, dated January 28, 2021 3A258-0007-01-1, 3A258-0007-01-1Z, 3A258-0008-01-1, or 3A258-0008-01-1Z The manual override cable maintenance has been completed on the seat in accordance with Ipeco Component Maintenance Manual 25-11-26, Revision 16, dated September 12, 2013, or subsequent revisions up to and including Revision 40, dated December 4, 2023. 757-25-0309, Revision 1, dated July 2, 2018, or Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023 210-25-04, Issue 2, dated March 28, 2014; or Issue 3, dated March 3, 2020 3A090-0077-01-1 or 3A090-0078-01-1 The manual override cable maintenance has been completed on the seat in accordance with Ipeco Component Maintenance Manual 25-10-78, Revision 20, dated September 12, 2013, or subsequent revisions up to and including Revision 29, dated October 13, 2023. (n) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs) (1) The Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to the manager of the certification office, send it to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (o) of this AD. Information may be emailed to: AMOC@faa.gov. Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the responsible Flight Standards Office. (2) An AMOC that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used for any repair, modification, or alteration required by this AD if it is approved by The Boeing Company Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) that has been authorized by the Manager, AIR-520, Continued Operational Safety Branch, FAA, to make those findings. To be approved, the repair method, modification deviation, or alteration deviation must meet the certification basis of the airplane, and the approval must specifically refer to this AD. (3) AMOCs approved for AD 2018-26-03 are approved as AMOCs for the corresponding provisions of this AD. (4) For material that contains steps that are labeled as Required for Compliance (RC), the provisions of paragraphs (n)(4)(i) and (ii) of this AD apply. (i) The steps labeled as RC, including substeps under an RC step and any figures identified in an RC step, must be done to comply with the AD. If a step or substep is labeled "RC Exempt," then the RC requirement is removed from that step or substep. An AMOC is required for any deviations to RC steps, including substeps and identified figures. (ii) Steps not labeled as RC may be deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining approval of an AMOC, provided the RC steps, including substeps and identified figures, can still be done as specified, and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy condition. (o) Related Information For more information about this AD, contact Julie Linn, Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: 206-231-3584; email: Julie.Linn@faa.gov. (p) Material Incorporated by Reference (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference (IBR) of the material listed in this paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) You must use this material as applicable to do the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise. (3) The following material was approved for IBR on [DATE 35 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE FINAL RULE]. (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023. (ii) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0309, Revision 2, dated June 12, 2023. (4) The following material was approved for IBR on January 31, 2019 (83 FR 66612, December 27, 2018). (i) Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 757-25-0308, Revision 1, dated June 7, 2018. (ii) [Reserved] (5) For Boeing material identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Contractual & Data Services (C&DS), 2600 Westminster Blvd., MC 110-SK57, Seal Beach, CA 90740-5600; telephone 562-797-1717; website myboeingfleet.com. (6) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call 206-231-3195. (7) You may view this material at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email fr.inspection@nara.gov . Issued on September 29, 2025. Lona C. Saccomando, Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Certificate Management Division, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 2025-21474 Filed 11-26-25; 8:45 am]BILLING CODE 4910-13-P