AD 65-03-02
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
Missing drain holes on the lower left and right-hand horizontal stabilizer trailing edge panels (P/N 65-22403-7 and -8) at Elevator Stations 50.50 through 66.50 could allow moisture accumulation, leading to corrosion and structural failure.
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Required Actions
Conduct a visual inspection of the specified panels for three drain holes on the outboard portions. If drain holes are missing, rework the panels per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-14A before further flight. Acceptable hole sizes are 1/4-inch or 1/2-inch.
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Compliance Time
within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 Series Aircraft (all variants including 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, 727-200F, 727 Series, and 727C Series)
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer 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Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-27 AD NUMBER: 65-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-03-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-27 Part 39 Federal Register February 2, 1965. Applies to Model 727 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. Conduct visual inspection of the lower left and right-hand horizontal stabilizer trailing edge panels P/N's 65-22403-7 and -8 at Elevator Stations 50.50 through 66.50 for three drain holes on the outboard portions of panel directly behind and in line with the elevator control tab push rod. If drain holes are not provided, rework subject panels in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-14A before further flight except that either 1/4-inch holes or 1/2-inch holes are acceptable. (Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 55-14 and 55-14A cover 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 January 15, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-03-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-03-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer 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: 65-03-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-27 AD NUMBER: 65-03-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-03-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-27 Part 39 Federal Register February 2, 1965. Applies to Model 727 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. Conduct visual inspection of the lower left and right-hand horizontal stabilizer trailing edge panels P/N's 65-22403-7 and -8 at Elevator Stations 50.50 through 66.50 for three drain holes on the outboard portions of panel directly behind and in line with the elevator control tab push rod. If drain holes are not provided, rework subject panels in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-14A before further flight except that either 1/4-inch holes or 1/2-inch holes are acceptable. (Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 55-14 and 55-14A cover 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 January 15, 1965. FOOTER:
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