AD 75-05-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 727-200 and 727-100 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 727-200 and 727-100 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Slide Latch Cable Failure leading to inability to open emergency exit and deploy escape slide.
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Required Actions
Inspect door mounted escape slide latch cable at both entry and service doors within 25 hours time in service after AD effective date. Replace corroded or broken cables with carbon steel assembly or corrosion resistant assembly as specified. Replace carbon steel cable assemblies with corrosion resistant ones by September 1, 1975.
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Compliance Time
Within 25 hours time in service after effective date of this AD and by September 1, 1975.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727-200 series airplanes and Model 727-100, Serial Numbers 18877, 18878, 18879, 19281, and 19279.
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Federal Register Abstract
Slide Latch Cable Failure
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-05-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-05-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727-200 and 727-100 Series Airplanes Subject: Slide Latch Cable Failure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1975 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727-200 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-05-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2107 AD NUMBER: 75-05-10 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727-200 and 727-100 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-05-10 BOEING: Amendment 39-2107. Applies to Boeing Model 727-200 series airplanes certificated in all categories, and Boeing Model 727-100, Serial Numbers 18877, 18878, 18879, 19281 and 19279 only. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent escape slide latch cable failure and ensuing inability to open emergency exit and deploy escape slide, accomplish the following: A. Within 25 hours time in service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect door mounted escape slide latch cable at both entry and service doors (4 doors). If corrosion or breakage is found, replace prior to further flight with a carbon steel assembly of the same type design and reinspect at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service, or replace with corrosion resistant assembly, per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25- 223, or later FAA approved revisions, or replace in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. B. By September 1, 1975, unless already accomplished, replace carbon steel cable assembly with corrosion resistant assembly per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25-223, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. 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 Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. The documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective March 25, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-05-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-05-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727-200 and 727-100 Series Airplanes Subject: Slide Latch Cable Failure Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1975 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727-200 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: 75-05-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2107 AD NUMBER: 75-05-10 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727-200 and 727-100 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-05-10 BOEING: Amendment 39-2107. Applies to Boeing Model 727-200 series airplanes certificated in all categories, and Boeing Model 727-100, Serial Numbers 18877, 18878, 18879, 19281 and 19279 only. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent escape slide latch cable failure and ensuing inability to open emergency exit and deploy escape slide, accomplish the following: A. Within 25 hours time in service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, inspect door mounted escape slide latch cable at both entry and service doors (4 doors). If corrosion or breakage is found, replace prior to further flight with a carbon steel assembly of the same type design and reinspect at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time in service, or replace with corrosion resistant assembly, per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25- 223, or later FAA approved revisions, or replace in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. B. By September 1, 1975, unless already accomplished, replace carbon steel cable assembly with corrosion resistant assembly per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25-223, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. 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 Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. The documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective March 25, 1975. FOOTER:
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