AD 64-06-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in rod end fittings P/N 907 008 001 on flight spoiler actuators due to hold down load stress.
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Required Actions
Conduct daily visual inspections of rod end fittings, turn rod end out one-half turn within 25 hours' time in service for airplanes with 350+ hours, replace cracked parts, and continue daily inspections until approved redesign is incorporated.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours' time in service unless already accomplished for airplanes with 350 or more hours' time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 Series Aircraft listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-18.
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight Spoiler Actuators
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft Subject: Flight Spoiler Actuators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727-100C Series | 727-200 Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 64-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-06-03 BOEING: Amdt. 708 Part 507 Federal Register March 19, 1964. Applies to All Models of the 727 Series Aircraft Listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-18. Compliance required as indicated. (a) Conduct daily visual inspection of rod end fittings P/N 907 008 001 on all flight spoiler actuators. Pay particular attention near the runout end of the keyway slot cut into the eye portion of the fitting. (b) On airplanes with 350 or more hours' time in service, within the next 25 hours' time in service unless already accomplished, turn rod end out one-half turn to relieve hold down load in affected actuator rod end fittings. Continue daily inspections. (c) Replace cracked parts and continue daily inspections. (d) The special inspections noted in (a), (b), and (c) may be discontinued when FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Western Region approved redesign and revised rigging procedures are incorporated. (Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-18 covers this same subject.) This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated March 4, 1964. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_64-06-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 64-06-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft Subject: Flight Spoiler Actuators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727-100C Series | 727-200 Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 64-06-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 64-06-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 64-06-03 BOEING: Amdt. 708 Part 507 Federal Register March 19, 1964. Applies to All Models of the 727 Series Aircraft Listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-18. Compliance required as indicated. (a) Conduct daily visual inspection of rod end fittings P/N 907 008 001 on all flight spoiler actuators. Pay particular attention near the runout end of the keyway slot cut into the eye portion of the fitting. (b) On airplanes with 350 or more hours' time in service, within the next 25 hours' time in service unless already accomplished, turn rod end out one-half turn to relieve hold down load in affected actuator rod end fittings. Continue daily inspections. (c) Replace cracked parts and continue daily inspections. (d) The special inspections noted in (a), (b), and (c) may be discontinued when FAA Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Western Region approved redesign and revised rigging procedures are incorporated. (Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 27-18 covers this same subject.) This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated March 4, 1964. FOOTER:
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