AD 2009-20-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

AD Number
2009-20-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-1117
FR Citation
74 FR 49792

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 727 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the left- and right-side web posts and shear ties of the kickload beam, when coupled with failures in the adjacent structure, could result in structural failure of the vertical stabilizer and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of the left- and right-side shear ties and web posts of the kickload beam and the adjacent structure in the vertical stabilizer. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 4,000 flight hours or 3,000 flight cycles, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 727 airplanes.

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