AD 74-23-03
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
Inadvertent trip of both air conditioning packs leading to rapid loss of cabin pressurization.
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Required Actions
Within one calendar day after the effective date, control the Auto Pack Trip System using Boeing Operations Manual Bulletin 74-7. Within 100 hours time in service, collar the Auto Pack Trip circuit breaker on P6 panel and install placards. Within 900 hours time in service, modify the system per specified Boeing Service Bulletins or approved method.
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Compliance Time
Effective November 8, 1974. Actions required within one calendar day, 100 hours time in service, and 900 hours time in service after effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 Series airplanes with Auto Pack Trip System, including 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, 727-200F series, specific serial ranges as listed in the referenced service bulletins.
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Federal Register Abstract
Auto Pack Trip System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Auto Pack Trip System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/08/1974 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Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2003 AD NUMBER: 74-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 8, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-23-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-2003. Applies to all Model 727 Series Airplanes certificated in all categories and equipped with the Auto Pack Trip System. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent the inadvertent trip of both air conditioning packs and the subsequent rapid loss of cabin pressurization, accomplish the following: (A) Within one calendar day after the effective date of this AD, as an interim action, during the first flight and on all subsequent flights until the action specified in paragraph (B) and (C) of this AD has been accomplished, control the Auto Pack Trip System in accordance with the information and procedures contained in Boeing 727 "Operations Manual Bulletin" Number 74-7 dated September 5, 1974; and (B) Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless paragraph (C) is already accomplished, collar the Auto Pack Trip circuit breaker on the P6 panel and install one placard adjacent to the circuit breaker and one adjacent to the Auto Pack Trip Switch which reads, "Auto Pack Trip Inoperative". (C) As terminating action of this AD, within the next 900 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify the Auto Pack Trip System in accordance with the information contained in the following documents as applicable, or a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region: (1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-36-21 dated September 20, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to 727-200 series airplanes. (2) Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-17, Revision 2, dated October 4, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to the following 727-100 series airplanes if Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-17 original issue and Revision 1 have been incorporated: 727-116 S/N 19811 727-116C S/N 19813 and 19814 727-21 S/N 18992 thru 18999 727-21 S/N 19005 thru 19007 727-21 S/N 19035 thru 19038 727-21 S/N 19257 thru 19262 727-21C S/N 19134 thru 19137 (3) Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-18, Revision 1, dated October 4, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to the following 727-100 series airplanes if Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-18 has been incorporated: 727-155C S/N 19619 (4) Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-22 dated October 4, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to the following 727-100 series airplanes: 727-17 S/N 20327 and 20328; S/N 20512 and 20513 727-41 S/N 20422 thru 20426 727-113C S/N 20343 727-1H2 S/N 20533 727-1F8 S/N 20421 727-C3 S/N 20418 thru 20420 The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this Directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective November 8, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-23-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-23-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes Subject: Auto Pack Trip System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/08/1974 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: 74-23-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2003 AD NUMBER: 74-23-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 8, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-23-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-2003. Applies to all Model 727 Series Airplanes certificated in all categories and equipped with the Auto Pack Trip System. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent the inadvertent trip of both air conditioning packs and the subsequent rapid loss of cabin pressurization, accomplish the following: (A) Within one calendar day after the effective date of this AD, as an interim action, during the first flight and on all subsequent flights until the action specified in paragraph (B) and (C) of this AD has been accomplished, control the Auto Pack Trip System in accordance with the information and procedures contained in Boeing 727 "Operations Manual Bulletin" Number 74-7 dated September 5, 1974; and (B) Within 100 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless paragraph (C) is already accomplished, collar the Auto Pack Trip circuit breaker on the P6 panel and install one placard adjacent to the circuit breaker and one adjacent to the Auto Pack Trip Switch which reads, "Auto Pack Trip Inoperative". (C) As terminating action of this AD, within the next 900 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, modify the Auto Pack Trip System in accordance with the information contained in the following documents as applicable, or a method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region: (1) Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-36-21 dated September 20, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to 727-200 series airplanes. (2) Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-17, Revision 2, dated October 4, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to the following 727-100 series airplanes if Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-17 original issue and Revision 1 have been incorporated: 727-116 S/N 19811 727-116C S/N 19813 and 19814 727-21 S/N 18992 thru 18999 727-21 S/N 19005 thru 19007 727-21 S/N 19035 thru 19038 727-21 S/N 19257 thru 19262 727-21C S/N 19134 thru 19137 (3) Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-18, Revision 1, dated October 4, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to the following 727-100 series airplanes if Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-18 has been incorporated: 727-155C S/N 19619 (4) Boeing Service Bulletin 727-36-22 dated October 4, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, applies to the following 727-100 series airplanes: 727-17 S/N 20327 and 20328; S/N 20512 and 20513 727-41 S/N 20422 thru 20426 727-113C S/N 20343 727-1H2 S/N 20533 727-1F8 S/N 20421 727-C3 S/N 20418 thru 20420 The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this Directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective November 8, 1974. FOOTER:
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