# Proposed AD 97-NM-39-AD: Boeing Model 767 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 98-23-05
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 2, 1997, 62 FR 35711
- Comments due: August 11, 1997
- Became: [AD 98-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-23-05)
- Docket: 97-NM-39-AD
- FR document: 97-17285
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3b/25/3b25ee0557b556f4026bd6662afd18f94cca06af8d796c1fe9d0d02d79c4e6b0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-07-02/pdf/97-17285.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/07/02/97-17285/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/97-NM-39-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 767 series airplanes, that currently requires an inspection to detect damage of the wire bundles in the left side of the flight compartment in the vicinity of the stowage box for the captain's oxygen mask, and repair, if necessary; a continuity check on repaired wires; installation of sleeving over the wire bundles; and rerouting of the wire bundles. This action would require modifications of the captain's and first officer's consoles in the flight compartment to ensure adequate clearance between oxygen equipment and adjacent wire bundles. This proposal is prompted by reports indicating that chafed wiring and wire insulation wear occurred in the vicinity of the stowage box for the captain's oxygen mask due to interference between oxygen line fittings and adjacent wire bundles. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent such chafing and inadequate clearance, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent oxygen leakage in the vicinity of the stowage box; these conditions, if not corrected, could result in a fire in the flight compartment.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 2, 1997: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 97-17285, comments due Aug 11, 1997 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/07/02/97-17285/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-767-series-airplanes)

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