{"id":"F2008L04598","name":"AD/B767/247 - In-Flight Entertainment Systems","slug":"ad-b767-247-in-flight-entertainment-systems","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":120927,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2008L04598-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes","sectionType":"division","heading":"Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/B767/247 | In-Flight Entertainment Systems | 1/2009 |\n| ----------- | ------------------------------- | ------ |\n\n| Applicability: | Model 767 series aeroplanes as follows: |\n| -------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| | a. 767-200 and -300 aeroplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin (SB)767-24-0152, dated 29 September 2006; Boeing SB 767-24-0153, dated29 September 2006; and Boeing SB 767-24-0154, dated 26 September 2002. |\n| | b. 767-300 aeroplanes, as identified in Boeing SB 767-24-0148, dated14 September 2006; Boeing SB 767-24-0149, dated 14 September 2006; Boeing SB 767-24-0150, dated 21 September 2006; and Boeing SB 767-24-0151, dated 14 September 2006. |\n| | c. 767-400ER aeroplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-24-0147, dated 20 February 2003. |\n| Requirement: | 1. For the aeroplanes identified in sub-paragraph a. of the Applicability Statement - |\n| | a. Install new relays and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and certain circuit breakers through the right utility bus switch as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 767-24-0152, SB 767-24-0153 or SB 767-24-0154, as applicable. |\n| | b. Carry out all other actions specified in the applicable service bulletin. |\n| | 2. For the aeroplanes identified in sub-paragraph b. of the Applicability Statement - |\n| | a. Install new relay(s), circuit breakers as applicable together with wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the IFE system and the IFE video and audio circuit breakers through the right utility bus switch in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 767-24-0148, SB 767-24-0149, SB 767-24-0150 or SB 767-24-0151, as applicable. |\n| | b. Carry out all other actions specified in the applicable service bulletin. |\n| | 3. For the aeroplanes identified in sub-paragraph c. of the Applicability Statement - |\n\n| | a. Install a new relay and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to some of the IFE systems and certain circuit breakers through the left utility bus switch in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 767-24-0147. |\n| ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| | b. Carry out all other actions specified in SB 767-24-0147. |\n| | Later revisions of the above SB(s), approved by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) to FAA AD 2008-23-15, are considered acceptable for compliance with the equivalent Requirements of this Directive. |\n| | Note: FAA AD 2008-23-15 Amdt 39-15736 refers. |\n| Compliance: | For Requirements 1.a., 2.a. and 3.a. - Within 60 months after the effective date of this Directive. |\n| | For Requirements 1.b., 2.b. and 3.b. - Before further flight after accomplishing Requirements 1.a., 2.a. and 3.a. |\n| | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 15 January 2009. |\n| Background: | This Directive results from an in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems review conducted by the FAA. The Directive is issued to ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment. The flightcrew's inability to turn off power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems during a non- normal or emergency situation could result in the inability to control smoke or fumes in the aeroplane flight deck or cabin. |\n\n![](image.001.png) \nJames Coyne \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n27 November 2008","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/B767/247","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/B767/247","content":"## AD/B767/247","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"In-Flight Entertainment Systems","sectionType":"part","heading":"In-Flight Entertainment Systems","content":"## In-Flight Entertainment Systems","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"1/2009","sectionType":"part","heading":"1/2009","content":"## 1/2009","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This is a standard, targeted Airworthiness Directive addressing a specific safety issue identified by the FAA. The scope remains focused on the original safety concern: ensuring flightcrew can isolate power to IFE systems. The multiple service bulletins referenced reflect different aircraft configurations rather than scope creep."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple applicability categories (3 sub-paragraphs: a, b, c) with different aircraft models and different service bulletins","Cross-references to 7 different Boeing Service Bulletins with specific dates","Conditional requirements based on aircraft model (different wiring configurations for different 767 variants)","Reference to US FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD 2008-23-15) and Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) provisions","Staged compliance deadlines (60 months for main work, 'before further flight' for secondary actions)","Technical aviation terminology requiring specialized knowledge (utility bus switch, relays, circuit breakers, service bulletins)"],"plain_english_summary":"This AD requires operators of certain Boeing 767-200/300/400ER series aircraft to modify in‑flight entertainment wiring so pilots can cut power to IFE systems from the cockpit utility bus switch. Carriers must follow the related Boeing service bulletins and complete the main wiring within 60 months, with remaining tasks finished before return to service. It prevents inability to isolate IFE power during smoke/fire emergencies."},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The Directive's scope aligns with its stated purpose in the Background: to ensure flightcrew can remove electrical power from IFE and certain non-essential systems. It applies only to the specified 767 variants and prescribes installations and follow-on bulletin actions (Applicability; Requirements 1–3). Later SB revisions are acceptable only with FAA AMOC, but that provision does not broaden the Directive's substantive scope (AMOC note)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple model-specific Service Bulletins apply across three applicability groups, increasing per-aircraft variation (Applicability; Requirements 1–3).","Work includes electromechanical installations (relays, wiring, circuit breakers) which may vary by aircraft configuration and require qualified maintenance and testing (Requirements 1.a/2.a/3.a).","Two-stage sequencing: primary installations due within 60 months, then additional actions required before further flight (Compliance; Requirements 1.b/2.b/3.b).","Acceptance of later SB revisions only if approved by FAA as an AMOC introduces regulatory coordination and potential documentation burden (AMOC note).","Fleet scheduling and aircraft downtime costs from retrofits and testing create implementation and opportunity costs for operators (Compliance timeframe).","Recordkeeping, maintenance release and demonstrating compliance to the regulator will be required after modification (implicit in AD/Service Bulletin compliance)."],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of specified Boeing 767-200/300/400ER aeroplanes to modify in‑flight entertainment (IFE) electrical systems so the flightcrew can shut IFE power off from the flightdeck, using model-specific Boeing Service Bulletins. It must be done within 60 months, and follow-on actions in the bulletins must be completed before further flight. The stated purpose is to ensure the crew can isolate IFE/non-essential electrical loads to help control smoke or fumes (Background)."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. 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