AD 68-10-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | BOEING Model 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | BOEING Model 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | BOEING Model 727 Series |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the thrust reverser deflector doors could result in uncommanded thrust reverser operation or structural failure of the doors during flight.
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Required Actions
Modify the thrust reverser deflector doors according to Boeing Service Bulletin No. 78-51, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision. Additionally, within 800 hours time in service after the effective date, modify the doors using Boeing Service Letter 6-7132-3375. Replace bolt P/N BAC-B30EK8-48 or P/N BAC-B30EK8-48C within 3,500 hours time in service after the initial modifications and every 3,500 hours thereafter.
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Compliance Time
Within 1600 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, and within 800 hours time in service after the effective date for the second modification. The bolt replacement must be done within 3,500 hours time in service after accomplishing the modifications and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,500 hours time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 727 Series airplanes including 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, 727-200F, 727 Series, and 727C Series.
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Federal Register Abstract
Thrust Reverser Deflector Doors
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-10-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-10-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Subject: Thrust Reverser Deflector Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/14/1968 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: 68-10-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-622 AD NUMBER: 68-10-05 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 14, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-10-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-622. Applies to Model 727 Series airplanes. (a) Within 1600 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the thrust reverser deflector doors in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 78-51, Revision 1, dated April 2, 1968, (or later FAA approved revision). Within 800 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the thrust reverser deflector doors in accordance with Boeing Service Letter 6-7132-3375, dated March 1, 1967, (or later revision). (b) Within 3,500 hours time in service after accomplishing the modifications required in (a), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,500 hours time in service, replace bolt P/N BAC- B30EK8-48 or P/N BAC-B30EK8-48C. This amendment effective May 14, 1968. Revised July 20, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-10-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-10-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Subject: Thrust Reverser Deflector Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/14/1968 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: 68-10-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-622 AD NUMBER: 68-10-05 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 14, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-10-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-622. Applies to Model 727 Series airplanes. (a) Within 1600 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the thrust reverser deflector doors in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 78-51, Revision 1, dated April 2, 1968, (or later FAA approved revision). Within 800 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, modify the thrust reverser deflector doors in accordance with Boeing Service Letter 6-7132-3375, dated March 1, 1967, (or later revision). (b) Within 3,500 hours time in service after accomplishing the modifications required in (a), and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,500 hours time in service, replace bolt P/N BAC- B30EK8-48 or P/N BAC-B30EK8-48C. This amendment effective May 14, 1968. Revised July 20, 1969. FOOTER:
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