AD 2011-02-05

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 727 Airplanes

AD Number
2011-02-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0677
FR Citation
76 FR 4221

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Model 727 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 727 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of scribe lines found at skin lap joints, butt joints, around external repairs and external features such as antennas, and at locations where external decals had been cut. These scribe lines can develop into fatigue cracks in the skin and cause rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect fuselage skin at skin lap joints, butt joints, around external approved repairs, external features, and fairings, and at locations where external decals may have been cut. Perform all applicable related investigative and corrective actions as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0233.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0233, dated February 19, 2010.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0233, dated February 19, 2010.

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