AD 86-02-02

86-02-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-5201. Applies to Model 757 airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin Number 757-25-0047, Revision 1, certificated in any category. To prevent the overloading of the main deck floor as the result of a sudden decompression, accomplish the following within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

A. Inspect and, if necessary, rework and reinstall the cargo compartment blowout panel assemblies in accordance with Paragraph III of Boeing Service Bulletin 757-25-0047, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision.

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 directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents 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.