AD 67-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks have occurred on flanges of the trailing edge hinge fittings of the stabilizer ribs at specific stations and on the stabilizer trailing edge beam due to high frequency oscillation of the closing panels and the trailing edge beam.
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Required Actions
Within 200 hours' time in service after the effective date, inspect for cracks using eddy current or visual methods followed by dye penetrant if needed. Repairs must be made before further flight. Discontinue inspections after modification per specified service bulletins, but require a pre-modification inspection.
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Compliance Time
Within 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, and at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 727 Series Airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 55-15
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Trailing Edge Beam
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Trailing Edge Beam Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/03/1967 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Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-335 AD NUMBER: 67-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 3, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-02-01 BOEING: Amdt. 39-335 Part 39 Federal Register January 4, 1967. Applies to Model 727 Series Airplanes Listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 55-15. Compliance required as indicated. Cracks have occurred on flanges of the trailing edge hinge fittings of the stabilizer ribs at specific stations and on the stabilizer trailing edge beam. These failures have been attributed to high frequency oscillation of the closing panels and the trailing edge beam. In order to correct this problem, accomplish the following or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region: (a) Within 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already modified in accordance with (c), and at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service thereafter, comply with either (1) or (2). (1) Using eddy current methods inspect for cracks in the stabilizer trailing edge lower beam at Elevator Stations 173.21 and 209.96, in the lower flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Stations 50.50, 99.79, 136.50, and 173.21 and in the upper flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Station 50.50 at the fastener locations. (2) Visually inspect for cracks in the stabilizer trailing edge lower beam at Elevator Stations 173.21 and 209.96, in the lower flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Stations 50.50, 99.79, 136.50, and 173.21 and in the upper flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Station 50.50 at the fastener locations. Indication of a crack may be confirmed by a dye penetrant inspection. (b) Repair cracked parts before further flight in accordance with a repair approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) When an airplane has been modified in accordance with Paragraph II of Service Bulletin 55-7 and Paragraph II of Service Bulletin 55-15, or FAA-approved revisions to these Service Bulletins, the repetitive inspections specified herein may be discontinued. When an airplane has been modified in accordance with Paragraph II of Service Bulletin 55-7 only, or FAA-approved revision to this Service Bulletin, the repetitive inspections specified herein for Elevator Stations 50.50, 99.79, and 136.50 may be discontinued. Immediately prior to accomplishing any modification, inspect in accordance with either (a)(1) or (a)(2) and if cracks are found, repair in accordance with (b). This supersedes AD 64-17-02. This directive effective February 3, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Trailing Edge Beam Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/03/1967 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: 67-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-335 AD NUMBER: 67-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 3, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-02-01 BOEING: Amdt. 39-335 Part 39 Federal Register January 4, 1967. Applies to Model 727 Series Airplanes Listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 55-15. Compliance required as indicated. Cracks have occurred on flanges of the trailing edge hinge fittings of the stabilizer ribs at specific stations and on the stabilizer trailing edge beam. These failures have been attributed to high frequency oscillation of the closing panels and the trailing edge beam. In order to correct this problem, accomplish the following or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region: (a) Within 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already modified in accordance with (c), and at intervals not to exceed 200 hours' time in service thereafter, comply with either (1) or (2). (1) Using eddy current methods inspect for cracks in the stabilizer trailing edge lower beam at Elevator Stations 173.21 and 209.96, in the lower flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Stations 50.50, 99.79, 136.50, and 173.21 and in the upper flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Station 50.50 at the fastener locations. (2) Visually inspect for cracks in the stabilizer trailing edge lower beam at Elevator Stations 173.21 and 209.96, in the lower flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Stations 50.50, 99.79, 136.50, and 173.21 and in the upper flange of the hinge fitting at Elevator Station 50.50 at the fastener locations. Indication of a crack may be confirmed by a dye penetrant inspection. (b) Repair cracked parts before further flight in accordance with a repair approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) When an airplane has been modified in accordance with Paragraph II of Service Bulletin 55-7 and Paragraph II of Service Bulletin 55-15, or FAA-approved revisions to these Service Bulletins, the repetitive inspections specified herein may be discontinued. When an airplane has been modified in accordance with Paragraph II of Service Bulletin 55-7 only, or FAA-approved revision to this Service Bulletin, the repetitive inspections specified herein for Elevator Stations 50.50, 99.79, and 136.50 may be discontinued. Immediately prior to accomplishing any modification, inspect in accordance with either (a)(1) or (a)(2) and if cracks are found, repair in accordance with (b). This supersedes AD 64-17-02. This directive effective February 3, 1967. FOOTER:
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