AD 2002-12-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-12-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-233-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 51069

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Elevator hinge support ribs on the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer may be made from a material that could lead to corrosion or cracking.

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Required Actions

Review maintenance records or conduct a one-time test to determine rib material. Perform repetitive inspections for corrosion or cracking if necessary. Replace all affected ribs with new, improved ribs if required.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified timeframes outlined in the AD, including initial and repetitive inspections.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 727 series airplanes.

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