AD 67-14-02
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
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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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