AD 76-05-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 707-300B Series | Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplanes Equipped with Side-Facing Seats |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 727-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplanes Equipped with Side-Facing Seats |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188A | Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplanes Equipped with Side-Facing Seats |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | 188C | Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplanes Equipped with Side-Facing Seats |
Unsafe Condition
Side-facing flight attendant seats could cause injuries to flight attendants and hinder their ability to perform emergency duties and ensure occupant access to emergency exits.
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Required Actions
Remove each side-facing flight attendant seat from the airplane within 30 days after the effective date of this AD. Seats prohibited by placard, operating limitations, or other approved methods are exempt.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Models 707-320B and 727-100 and Lockheed Model L-188 airplanes equipped with side-facing seats used by flight attendants.
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Federal Register Abstract
Side-Facing Seats
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplane...Show more Subject: Side-Facing Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/01/1976 Make: The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 707-300B Series | 727-100 Series | 188A | 188C 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: 76-05-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2534 AD NUMBER: 76-05-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplanes Equipped with Side-Facing Seats ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 1, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-02 TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Amendment 39-2534. Applies to all transport category airplanes equipped with side-facing seats that could be used by required flight attendants, including, but not limited to, the following: Boeing Models 707-320B and 727-100 and Lockheed Model L-188 airplanes. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent injuries to flight attendants, to insure their ability to perform required duties under emergency conditions, and to insure occupant access to emergency exits, remove each side-facing flight attendant seat from the airplane. For purposes of this AD a side-facing flight attendant seat is a side-facing seat that may be used by a flight attendant during takeoff and landing. Side-facing seats which are prohibited from being used by a flight attendant, during takeoff and landing, by placard, operating limitation, or other approved method, are not side-facing flight attendant seats. NOTE: A flight attendant may occupy a passenger seat. However, Section 121.318(b), 121.319(b), and 121.391(d) contain equipment, location, and distribution requirements for flight attendants required for operations under Part 121. In addition, Section 121.291(a)(2)(ii) contains emergency evacuation demonstration requirements that might be applicable depending upon the extent of change in the cabin interior configuration. This amendment becomes effective April 1, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-05-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplane...Show more Subject: Side-Facing Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/01/1976 Make: The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation Model: 707-300B Series | 727-100 Series | 188A | 188C 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: 76-05-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2534 AD NUMBER: 76-05-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Applies to all Transport Category Airplanes Equipped with Side-Facing Seats ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 1, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-05-02 TRANSPORT CATEGORY AIRPLANES: Amendment 39-2534. Applies to all transport category airplanes equipped with side-facing seats that could be used by required flight attendants, including, but not limited to, the following: Boeing Models 707-320B and 727-100 and Lockheed Model L-188 airplanes. Compliance is required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent injuries to flight attendants, to insure their ability to perform required duties under emergency conditions, and to insure occupant access to emergency exits, remove each side-facing flight attendant seat from the airplane. For purposes of this AD a side-facing flight attendant seat is a side-facing seat that may be used by a flight attendant during takeoff and landing. Side-facing seats which are prohibited from being used by a flight attendant, during takeoff and landing, by placard, operating limitation, or other approved method, are not side-facing flight attendant seats. NOTE: A flight attendant may occupy a passenger seat. However, Section 121.318(b), 121.319(b), and 121.391(d) contain equipment, location, and distribution requirements for flight attendants required for operations under Part 121. In addition, Section 121.291(a)(2)(ii) contains emergency evacuation demonstration requirements that might be applicable depending upon the extent of change in the cabin interior configuration. This amendment becomes effective April 1, 1976. FOOTER:
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