AD 86-02-01

86-02-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-5214. Applies to Model 767 airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-52-0041, dated December 13, 1985, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. To ensure proper door opening, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished:

A. Inspect all entry/service door operating mechanisms for integrity of the upper and lower pushrod installations and repair, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 767-52-0041 dated December 13, 1985, or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this AD who have not already received copies of the service bulletin cited herein may obtain copies upon request from the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This Amendment becomes effective February 3, 1986.