AD 2002-16-21

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT

AD Number
2002-16-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-234-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 53422

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 727 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes Modified in Accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT

Unsafe Condition

The main deck cargo door hinge is not fail-safe; the main deck cargo door control systems do not provide an adequate level of safety; and the main deck cargo barrier is not structurally adequate during an emergency landing.

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Required Actions

Install a fail-safe hinge, redesign the main deck cargo door warning and power control systems, and install a 9g crash barrier.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 727 series airplanes modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate ST00015AT.

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