AD 67-14-02

final rule

BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
67-14-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Failure of the main landing gear side strut lower segment plugs and universal fittings during an excessively hard landing could result in inadequate separation characteristics, leading to structural damage.

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Required Actions

Replace the main landing gear side strut lower segment plugs and universal fittings within 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date. Incorporate a controlled groove around the outside upper end of the side strut lower segment within 6,000 hours' time in service after the effective date, following Boeing Service Bulletin 32-79 or equivalent method.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD for the first action and within the next 6,000 hours' time in service after the effective date for the second action.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series, 727-200F Series, 727 Series, and 727C Series airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Landing Gear Side Strut

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AD Number:
67-14-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Side Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/19/1967
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: 67-14-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-404

AD NUMBER:   67-14-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 19, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-14-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-404 Part 39 Federal Register April 29, 1967. Applies to Model 727 Series Airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To protect the aircraft structure in the event of an excessively hard landing by providing the desired separation characteristics of the main landing gear side strut, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD replace the main landing gear side strut lower segment plugs and side strut universal fittings in accordance with the appropriate accomplishment instruction outlined in the section entitled "II". Accomplishment Instructions (PRR21974 and 22392)", of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-79, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision, or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(b) Within the next 6,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD incorporate the controlled groove around the outside upper end of the side strut lower segment in accordance with the appropriate accomplishment instructions outlined in the section entitled "II". Accomplishment Instructions (PRR 21974) and 22392)", of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-79, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision, or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

This directive effective May 2, 1967.

Revised May 19, 1967.

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AD Number:
67-14-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Side Strut
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/19/1967
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: 67-14-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-404

AD NUMBER:   67-14-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 19, 1967.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
67-14-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-404 Part 39 Federal Register April 29, 1967. Applies to Model 727 Series Airplanes.

Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.

To protect the aircraft structure in the event of an excessively hard landing by providing the desired separation characteristics of the main landing gear side strut, accomplish the following:

(a) Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD replace the main landing gear side strut lower segment plugs and side strut universal fittings in accordance with the appropriate accomplishment instruction outlined in the section entitled "II". Accomplishment Instructions (PRR21974 and 22392)", of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-79, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision, or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(b) Within the next 6,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD incorporate the controlled groove around the outside upper end of the side strut lower segment in accordance with the appropriate accomplishment instructions outlined in the section entitled "II". Accomplishment Instructions (PRR 21974) and 22392)", of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-79, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision, or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

This directive effective May 2, 1967.

Revised May 19, 1967.

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