# Proposed AD 2002-NM-187-AD: Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-13-03
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: December 11, 2002, 67 FR 76120
- Comments due: January 27, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-13-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-03)
- Docket: 2002-NM-187-AD
- FR document: 02-31179
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d1/c5/d1c53de71340272e2d8dae4856a57d950c9f7916929c897f80aec2bc3ee95a90 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-12-11/pdf/02-31179.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/11/02-31179/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-200-and-767-300-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA14337CE57FF04586256C8C00548349.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-187-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 767-200 and 767-300 series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the installation of the aft pressure bulkhead-to-floor insulation blankets. This action is necessary to avoid interference with venting during a rapid decompression in the bulk cargo compartment; such interference could result in damage to the floor structure as well as damage to certain control cables leading to the empennage, leading to reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Dec 11, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-31179, comments due Jan 27, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/12/11/02-31179/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-200-and-767-300-series-airplanes)

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