AD 2008-17-14

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-17-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0223
FR Citation
73 FR 50705

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 727 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the elevator rear spar at the tab hinge locations, which could cause excessive freeplay of the elevator control tab and possible tab flutter, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the elevator rear spar for cracks and loose brackets at reduced repetitive intervals. Mandate the previously optional terminating action for the repetitive inspections, which involves replacing the elevator rear spar. No longer allow stop-drilling as a repair method.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months of the effective date (October 2, 2008) for the terminating action (spar replacement).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 727 series airplanes, as specified in the existing AD 96-06-05, amendment 39-9542.

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