AD 2001-20-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-20-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-18-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 51843

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 727 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion and cracking of the bearing support fitting of the forward trunnion on the main landing gear (MLG) could result in failure of the support fitting, leading to MLG collapse during normal operations, consequent damage to the airplane structure, and injury to flight crew, passengers, or ground personnel.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections of the bearing support fitting of the forward trunnion on the MLG to detect corrosion and cracking. Perform follow-on actions, if necessary, including repair/rework of the support fitting or replacement with a new or repaired/reworked fitting.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months for initial rework actions, and within 36 months for subsequent inspections/rework actions.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 727 series airplanes.

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