AD 70-26-03
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
Cracks in the main landing gear trunnion support beam, part number 65-16230, due to fatigue.
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Required Actions
Inspect the main landing gear trunnion support beam (P/N 65-16230) in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 57-115 or equivalent. If cracks are found, before further flight, rework per SB 57-120, repair with FAA approval, or replace the beam. Repeat inspections as specified after rework or repair.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 landings after October 8, 1971 (if not previously inspected), or within 2000 landings since the initial inspection (if previously inspected), and thereafter every 2000 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 Series airplanes (727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, 727-200F) with main landing gear trunnion support beam part number 65-16230.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Trunnion Support Beam
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-26-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-26-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Trunnion Support Beam Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/08/1971 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Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-26-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1307 AD NUMBER: 70-26-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-26-03 BOEING: Amdt. 39-1130 as amended by Amendment 39-1161 is further amended by Amendment 39-1307. Applies to all Model 727 series airplanes. Compliance required on all airplanes with 10,000 or more landings as follows: (1) Within 300 landings after the effective date of this AD where not previously inspected in accordance with these procedures; or (2) Within 2000 landings since the initial inspection where previously inspected in accordance with these procedures; and (3) Thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2000 landings since the last such inspection. To detect cracks in the main landing gear trunnion support beam, P/N 65-16230, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 57-115, dated November 20, 1970, or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) If cracks are found, before further flight, accomplish one of the following: (1) Rework the beam in accordance with rework instructions in Boeing Service Bulletin 57-120, dated 30 April 1971, or later FAA approved revisions, and repeat the inspection required in (3) above, or (2) Repair the beam in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, and repeat the inspection required in (3) above, or (3) Replace the beam with a serviceable beam. If this beam is a previously reworked beam, or has 10,000 or more landings, repeat the inspection required in (3) above. (c) Where records maintained by the operator are such as will permit a clear determination of the number of landings accumulated by the main landing gear trunnion support beam, P/N 65-16230, installed on the airplane, the inspection times prescribed by this AD may be applied to the beam rather than to the airplane. (d) Inspections prescribed by this AD do not apply. (1) To replacement beams P/N 65-62335; or (2) To replacement beams P/N 65-16230 until the replacement beams (P/N 65- 16230) have accumulated 10,000 landings. For the purpose of this AD the number of landings may be determined by dividing each airplane's hours' time in service by the operator's fleet average time from takeoff to landing for the airplane type. Amendment 39-1130 became effective December 30, 1970. Amendment 39-1161 became effective March 6, 1971. This amendment 39-1307 becomes effective October 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-26-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-26-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Trunnion Support Beam Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/08/1971 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: 70-26-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1307 AD NUMBER: 70-26-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-26-03 BOEING: Amdt. 39-1130 as amended by Amendment 39-1161 is further amended by Amendment 39-1307. Applies to all Model 727 series airplanes. Compliance required on all airplanes with 10,000 or more landings as follows: (1) Within 300 landings after the effective date of this AD where not previously inspected in accordance with these procedures; or (2) Within 2000 landings since the initial inspection where previously inspected in accordance with these procedures; and (3) Thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2000 landings since the last such inspection. To detect cracks in the main landing gear trunnion support beam, P/N 65-16230, accomplish the following: (a) Inspect in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 57-115, dated November 20, 1970, or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) If cracks are found, before further flight, accomplish one of the following: (1) Rework the beam in accordance with rework instructions in Boeing Service Bulletin 57-120, dated 30 April 1971, or later FAA approved revisions, and repeat the inspection required in (3) above, or (2) Repair the beam in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, and repeat the inspection required in (3) above, or (3) Replace the beam with a serviceable beam. If this beam is a previously reworked beam, or has 10,000 or more landings, repeat the inspection required in (3) above. (c) Where records maintained by the operator are such as will permit a clear determination of the number of landings accumulated by the main landing gear trunnion support beam, P/N 65-16230, installed on the airplane, the inspection times prescribed by this AD may be applied to the beam rather than to the airplane. (d) Inspections prescribed by this AD do not apply. (1) To replacement beams P/N 65-62335; or (2) To replacement beams P/N 65-16230 until the replacement beams (P/N 65- 16230) have accumulated 10,000 landings. For the purpose of this AD the number of landings may be determined by dividing each airplane's hours' time in service by the operator's fleet average time from takeoff to landing for the airplane type. Amendment 39-1130 became effective December 30, 1970. Amendment 39-1161 became effective March 6, 1971. This amendment 39-1307 becomes effective October 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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