AD 67-22-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
67-22-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

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

Wear and deformation of the main gear downlock rod and its attach bolts may cause bolt rotation, leading to attach bolt failure and out-of-sequence operation of the door sequence valve.

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Required Actions

Inspect main gear downlock rod assemblies for wear and deformation within specified time frames. Replace affected parts before further flight if wear or deformation is found. Modify assemblies per Boeing Service Bulletin 32-123(R-1) within 800 hours' time in service after the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 hours time in service (for airplanes with 800+ hours on the effective date) and within the next 800 hours' time in service after the effective date. Adjustments may be made by FAA upon request with substantiating data.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 727 Series Airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-123(R-1 dated June 5, 1967).

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