AD 68-14-02
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
The brazed joints at each end of the torque tube assembly (Boeing P/N 65-26921) in the main landing gear downlock actuating system may be defective, leading to failure of the downlock mechanism and potential collapse of the main landing gear.
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Required Actions
Install a torque tube assembly (Boeing P/N 65-26921) with brazed joints inspected per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 32-160 or modified with special structural fasteners. Inspect replacement assemblies unless previously inspected or modified. Allow emergency operation with gear extended under FAR 21.87 if brazed joints are unacceptable.
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Compliance Time
within the next 250 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing 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
Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-14-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-14-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/11/1968 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Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-14-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-620 AD NUMBER: 68-14-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-14-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-620. Applies to all Model 727 Series Airplanes. a. Unless already accomplished, within the next 250 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, install in each main landing gear downlock actuating system, a torque tube assembly, Boeing P/N 65-26921 in which the brazed joint at each end has been inspected and found to be acceptable in the manner described in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 32-160 dated July 1, 1968, or later FAA-approved revision, or which has been modified to incorporate special structural fasteners in the locations and in the manner described in that Bulletin or in another manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. b. Prior to return to service following the replacement of any torque tube assembly, Boeing P/N 65-26921, inspect the replacement assembly of the same part number in the manner described in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 32-160 dated July 1, 1968, or later FAA-approved revision, unless the assembly has been modified to install structural fasteners in the manner prescribed in a., above, or unless there is conclusive evidence that the assembly has been inspected in the manner described in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-160 dated July 1, 1968, or later FAA-approved revision, and found to be satisfactory. NOTE. Conclusive evidence may consist of markings or other identification placed on the assembly by the airplane manufacturer or airplane operator, when it is known that such marking or identification verifies compliance with the prescribed inspection and acceptance requirement. c. Airplanes inspected and found to have downlock torque tube assemblies with unacceptable brazed joints may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.87 and with landing gear extended and locked to a base where replacement or modification of the torque tube assembly can be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective July 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-14-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-14-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/11/1968 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: 68-14-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-620 AD NUMBER: 68-14-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-14-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-620. Applies to all Model 727 Series Airplanes. a. Unless already accomplished, within the next 250 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, install in each main landing gear downlock actuating system, a torque tube assembly, Boeing P/N 65-26921 in which the brazed joint at each end has been inspected and found to be acceptable in the manner described in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 32-160 dated July 1, 1968, or later FAA-approved revision, or which has been modified to incorporate special structural fasteners in the locations and in the manner described in that Bulletin or in another manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. b. Prior to return to service following the replacement of any torque tube assembly, Boeing P/N 65-26921, inspect the replacement assembly of the same part number in the manner described in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 32-160 dated July 1, 1968, or later FAA-approved revision, unless the assembly has been modified to install structural fasteners in the manner prescribed in a., above, or unless there is conclusive evidence that the assembly has been inspected in the manner described in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-160 dated July 1, 1968, or later FAA-approved revision, and found to be satisfactory. NOTE. Conclusive evidence may consist of markings or other identification placed on the assembly by the airplane manufacturer or airplane operator, when it is known that such marking or identification verifies compliance with the prescribed inspection and acceptance requirement. c. Airplanes inspected and found to have downlock torque tube assemblies with unacceptable brazed joints may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.87 and with landing gear extended and locked to a base where replacement or modification of the torque tube assembly can be accomplished. This amendment becomes effective July 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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