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AD/B767/196 - Canted Pressure Deck Drainage

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This Airworthiness Directive requires operators of Boeing 767 aircraft to carry out repetitive inspections, tests and any necessary repairs to the canted pressure deck drainage in the main landing‑gear wheel wells, following the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003‑19‑09. It applies to all Model 767 aircraft, is effective 5 August 2004, and is intended (per the AD) to prevent ice buildup that could restrict or jam lateral flight control cables. Aircraft operators bear the cost and must schedule the work to remain compliant.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

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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 CASR 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.

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Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B767/196 Canted Pressure Deck Drainag

AD/B767/196 Canted Pressure Deck Drainage 8/2004

Applicability: All Model 767 series aircraft.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-19-09 Amdt 39-13312.

Note: Boeing Service Bulletins 767-51A0023 and 767-51A0024 refer.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 5 August 2004.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 August 2004.

Background: The FAA requires repetitive inspections and tests of the drainage system of the canted pressure deck located in the main landing gear wheel wells, and corrective actions if necessary. This is necessary to prevent ice accumulation on the lateral flight control cables, which could restrict or jam control cable movement.

Signature of David Villiers, Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

David Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 21 June 2004

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The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 July 2004.

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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B767/196 Canted Pressure Deck Drainag AD/B767/196 Canted Pressure Deck Drainage 8/2004

AD/B767/196 Canted Pressure Deck Drainage 8/2004

Applicability: All Model 767 series aircraft.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2003-19-09 Amdt 39-13312.

Note: Boeing Service Bulletins 767-51A0023 and 767-51A0024 refer.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of 5 August 2004.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 August 2004.

David Villiers

Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority 21 June 2004

The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 July 2004.