Equipment/Furnishings - Passenger Service Unit-Mounted Video Monitors - Replacement
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What to do
Operators of affected Boeing 757-200 and 757-300 airplanes must determine if their aircraft have PSU-mounted video monitors without secondary retention lanyards by physical inspection or records review. They must replace these monitors and perform required inspections and corrective actions as specified in the Boeing service bulletins. All actions must be completed by the effective date of December 1, 2026.
Summary
Airworthiness Directive 2026-21-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing 757-200 and 757-300 series airplanes. It mandates the replacement of passenger service unit (PSU)-mounted video monitors that lack secondary retention lanyards due to reports of detachment during hard landings. This directive aims to enhance passenger safety by preventing monitor detachment that could cause injury or obstruct emergency evacuation.
What changed
This new airworthiness directive requires operators to replace PSU-mounted video monitors without secondary retention lanyards with monitors that include such lanyards. It also mandates detailed inspections of the inboard PSU rails and applicable corrective actions, including installing retention brackets where necessary. The directive incorporates updated Boeing Special Attention Requirements Bulletins 757-25-0320 RB Revision 1 and 757-25-0321 RB Revision 1 dated August 6, 2025.
Why it matters
This directive is critical for aviation professionals to ensure the structural integrity and safety of PSU-mounted video monitors during hard landings. Compliance reduces the risk of passenger injury and facilitates safe and efficient evacuation in emergencies. Operators, maintenance organizations, and compliance teams must update their inspection and replacement procedures to meet these new safety standards.
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