AD 72-04-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | BOEING Model 747-100 and 747-200B Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | BOEING Model 747-100 and 747-200B Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Unscheduled stabilizer trim and loss of stabilizer control capability due to defective stabilizer trim modules (Boeing P/N 60B80027-2 and 60B80027-3) and stabilizer trim drive motors (P/N 60B00250-1).
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Required Actions
Test stabilizer trim system components within 100 hours time in service after effective date, and every 100 hours thereafter. Replace or modify defective components per Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054. Replace trim modules with improved seals and retainer caps, and trim motors with solid locking pins. Update AFM with emergency procedures within 100 hours.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time in service after effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747-100 and 747-200B Series airplanes with stabilizer trim modules P/N 60B80027-2/-3 and/or stabilizer trim drive motors P/N 60B00250-1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizer Trim Modules
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-04-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-04-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747-100 and 747-200B Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Trim Modules Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/14/1972 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-100 Series | 747-200B Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-04-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1407 AD NUMBER: 72-04-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747-100 and 747-200B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 14, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-04-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-1392 as amended by Amendment 39-1407. Applies to 747-100 and 747-200B Series airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent unscheduled stabilizer trim and to maintain stabilizer control capability, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes incorporating stabilizer trim modules Boeing P/N 60B80027-2 and 60B80027-3 and/or stabilizer trim drive motors P/N 60B00250-1, within 100 hours time in service after effective date of this A.D., and, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection, test the stabilizer trim system components per Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent tests approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, until modified in accordance with paragraph (c), below. (b) Replace, or modify, prior to further flight, stabilizer trim system components which are found defective by the inspections per paragraph (a), above, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent replacements or modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) The inspections required per (a), above, may be discontinued after accomplishment of the following: (1) Replace stabilizer trim modules, Boeing P/N 60B80027-2 and 60B80027-3, with stabilizer trim modules modified with improved arming and control valve seals and steel retainer caps, per Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. NOTE: Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, incorporates LTV Electrosystems Service Bulletins 27-6, 27-8, and 27-9 in "Part II, Terminating Action." (2) Replace stabilizer trim motor, Boeing P/N 60B00250-1, without suffix "D" identification following unit serial number identification, with stabilizer trim motors modified with solid locking pins, per Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. NOTE: Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, incorporates Vickers Service Bulletin 910274-4, dated February 10, 1972. (d) Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless already accomplished, incorporate in the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual, "Emergency Procedures" (Section 2), the following procedures: "UNSCHEDULED STABILIZER TRIM Recall Stabilizer Trim Hydraulic Switches - CUTOUT Reference Autopilot - DISENGAGE Control column movement in opposition of trim will stop unscheduled trim caused by electrical fault. Moving stabilizer trim hydraulic switches to CUTOUT will stop any unscheduled trim. Allow sufficient time for valves to operate. A portion of the system may be determined to be usable by moving one stabilizer trim hydraulic switch at a time to NORM. If trim is normal that system may be used to adjust trim as required." Amendment 39-1392 became effective February 11, 1972. This amendment 39-1407 becomes effective March 14, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-04-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-04-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747-100 and 747-200B Series Airplanes Subject: Stabilizer Trim Modules Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/14/1972 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-100 Series | 747-200B 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-04-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1407 AD NUMBER: 72-04-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747-100 and 747-200B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 14, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-04-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-1392 as amended by Amendment 39-1407. Applies to 747-100 and 747-200B Series airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent unscheduled stabilizer trim and to maintain stabilizer control capability, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes incorporating stabilizer trim modules Boeing P/N 60B80027-2 and 60B80027-3 and/or stabilizer trim drive motors P/N 60B00250-1, within 100 hours time in service after effective date of this A.D., and, thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours time in service from the last inspection, test the stabilizer trim system components per Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent tests approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, until modified in accordance with paragraph (c), below. (b) Replace, or modify, prior to further flight, stabilizer trim system components which are found defective by the inspections per paragraph (a), above, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent replacements or modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) The inspections required per (a), above, may be discontinued after accomplishment of the following: (1) Replace stabilizer trim modules, Boeing P/N 60B80027-2 and 60B80027-3, with stabilizer trim modules modified with improved arming and control valve seals and steel retainer caps, per Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. NOTE: Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, incorporates LTV Electrosystems Service Bulletins 27-6, 27-8, and 27-9 in "Part II, Terminating Action." (2) Replace stabilizer trim motor, Boeing P/N 60B00250-1, without suffix "D" identification following unit serial number identification, with stabilizer trim motors modified with solid locking pins, per Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, or later FAA approved revisions or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. NOTE: Boeing Service Bulletin 27-2054, Revision 3, dated February 15, 1972, incorporates Vickers Service Bulletin 910274-4, dated February 10, 1972. (d) Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this A.D., unless already accomplished, incorporate in the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual, "Emergency Procedures" (Section 2), the following procedures: "UNSCHEDULED STABILIZER TRIM Recall Stabilizer Trim Hydraulic Switches - CUTOUT Reference Autopilot - DISENGAGE Control column movement in opposition of trim will stop unscheduled trim caused by electrical fault. Moving stabilizer trim hydraulic switches to CUTOUT will stop any unscheduled trim. Allow sufficient time for valves to operate. A portion of the system may be determined to be usable by moving one stabilizer trim hydraulic switch at a time to NORM. If trim is normal that system may be used to adjust trim as required." Amendment 39-1392 became effective February 11, 1972. This amendment 39-1407 becomes effective March 14, 1972. FOOTER:
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