AD/B767/158 - P50 Panel - Electrical Wire Bundles Inspection and Protection (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B767/158 P50 Panel - Electrical Wire Bundles Inspection and Protection

11/2001 DM

Applicability: Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series aeroplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 767-24A0139, and Model 767-400ER series aeroplanes as listed in Boeing ASB 767-24A0140, both dated 9 February 2001.

Requirement: 1. Carry out a detailed visual inspection of the wire bundles between the P50 panel and the nose wheel structure to find discrepancies (i.e. chafed or broken wires, damaged insulation or conductors, inadequate clearance between the wire bundle, insulation and nose wheel well structure) in accordance with ASB 767-24A0139 (for Model 767-200, -300, and -300F series aeroplanes), or ASB 767-24A0140 (for Model 767-400ER series aeroplanes), as applicable.

Note 1: For the purposes of this Directive, 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."