Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B03171:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006B03171
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 2953–6054

and 5 of this AD cannot be successfully performed, or if any discrepancy is detected during the inspections and tests, repair in accordance with Boeing ASB 747- 78A2160, Revision 1, dated 12 April, 2001; OR

(b)     Operate the aeroplane in accordance with the conditions and limitations of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL), applicable to the registration mark of the aeroplane, provided the MEL only approves dispatch with:

                   (i)       no more than one thrust reverser on the aeroplane inoperative; and

                   (ii)    the thrust reverser is deactivated in accordance with approved maintenance data; AND

(c)      If the aeroplane is operated in accordance with Requirement 7(b), repair the effected thrust reverser in accordance with Boeing ASB 747-78A2160,
                 Revision 1, dated 12 April, 200; AND

(d)     Repeat the inspections and tests required by Requirement 1(a) or 5, as applicable, after repair under Requirement 7(c); AND

(e)      Carry out Requirement 7(a) if any inspection or test carried out under Requirement 7(d) was unsuccessful.

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           If, after incorporation of the modification required by Requirement 1(b) of this Directive, it becomes necessary to install a thrust reverser assembly that does not have the TRAS locks installed, the aeroplane may be dispatched in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in the MEL approved for that aeroplane by registration mark, provided that the thrust reverser assembly that does not have the TRAS locks installed is deactivated in accordance with approved maintenance data.
           No more than one thrust reverser on any aeroplane may be deactivated under the provisions of this paragraph. Within 10 days after deactivation of the thrust reverser, install a thrust reverser assembly that has the TRAS locks installed, reactivate the thrust reverser and functionally test in accordance with the appropriate approved maintenance data. Repair in accordance with the procedures specified in the appropriate approved maintenance data if any discrepancy is detected while carrying out the tests.

           If, prior to incorporation of the modification required by Requirement 1(a) of this Directive, it becomes necessary to install a thrust reverser assembly that has the TRAS locks installed, the aeroplane may be dispatched in accordance with the conditions and limitations specified in the MEL approved for that aeroplane by registration mark, provided that the thrust reverser assembly that has the TRAS locks installed is deactivated in accordance with approved maintenance data. No more than one thrust reverser on any aeroplane may be deactivated under the provisions of this paragraph. Within 10 days after deactivation of the thrust reverser, install a thrust reverser assembly that has the TRAS locks installed, reactivate the thrust reverser and functionally test in accordance with the appropriate approved maintenance data.
           Repair in accordance with the procedures specified in the appropriate approved maintenance data if any