AD 77-03-02 R2

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BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
77-03-02 R2
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Technical illustration of an aircraft turbine engine assembly
Problem area Engine

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Rupture of the engine fuel feed hose assemblies due to accumulated time in service or age.

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Required Actions

Inspect and replace No. 1, 2, and 3 engine forward fuel feed hose assemblies with approved parts per Boeing SB 727-28-51. Install hose clamps on Engine No. 1 and 3 assemblies per SB 727-28-51 within 3,000 hours time in service. Annually reinspect hose assemblies unless replaced with corrosion resistant steel braided hoses, which discontinues the requirement.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 60 days for inspection and replacement, and within 3,000 hours time in service for installing hose clamps. Annual reinspection is required unless replaced with CRES braided hoses.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 727 Series airplanes with engine forward fuel feed hose assemblies that have accumulated 5 years or 12,000 hours time in service, whichever occurred first.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Feed Hose Assemblies

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AD Number:
77-03-02 R2
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Feed Hose Assemblies
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/09/1983
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: 77-03-02 R2
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4572

AD NUMBER:   77-03-02 R2

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 9, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-03-02 R2 BOEING: Amendment 39-2826 as amended by Amendment 39-2852 is further amended by Amendment 39-4572. Applies to Boeing Model 727 Series airplanes certificated in all categories that have engine forward fuel feed hose assemblies which have accumulated 5 years or more or 12,000 hours or more time in service whichever occurs first. Compliance required as indicated.
To prevent rupture of the engine fuel feed hose assemblies, accomplish the following:
A. Within the next 60 days, unless already accomplished within the past six months, inspect and replace as required with a like part or an equivalent hose assembly approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Branch, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, the No. 1 and No. 2 and No. 3 engine forward fuel feed hose assemblies in accordance with Boeing S.B. 727-28-51, Figure 3, pages 26 and 27, Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 issued 11/12/76, or later FAA approved revision.
B. Within 3,000 hours time in service, install hose clamps on Engine No. 1 and Engine No. 3 forward fuel feed hose assemblies in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-28-51, Figure 4, pages 28 and 29, steps 1, 2, and 4 issued November 12, 1976, or later FAA approved revision.
C. Annually reinspect all hose assemblies not replaced per paragraph A above or at an interval that is compatible with the airlines' inspection schedules and approved by the assigned FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector with prior approval of the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Branch, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.
D. If all hose assemblies are replaced per paragraph A., above, with corrosion resistant steel (CRES) braided hoses, the repetitive inspections required by paragraph C., above, may be discontinued as the installation of CRES braided hoses is considered terminating action for this AD.
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 also be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

Amendment 39-2826 became effective February 4, 1977.
Amendment 39-2852 became effective March 30, 1977.
This Amendment 39-4572 becomes effective March 9, 1983.



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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Feed Hose Assemblies
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/09/1983
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: 77-03-02 R2
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4572

AD NUMBER:   77-03-02 R2

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 9, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-03-02 R2 BOEING: Amendment 39-2826 as amended by Amendment 39-2852 is further amended by Amendment 39-4572. Applies to Boeing Model 727 Series airplanes certificated in all categories that have engine forward fuel feed hose assemblies which have accumulated 5 years or more or 12,000 hours or more time in service whichever occurs first. Compliance required as indicated.
To prevent rupture of the engine fuel feed hose assemblies, accomplish the following:
A. Within the next 60 days, unless already accomplished within the past six months, inspect and replace as required with a like part or an equivalent hose assembly approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Branch, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, the No. 1 and No. 2 and No. 3 engine forward fuel feed hose assemblies in accordance with Boeing S.B. 727-28-51, Figure 3, pages 26 and 27, Steps 1, 2, 3, and 4 issued 11/12/76, or later FAA approved revision.
B. Within 3,000 hours time in service, install hose clamps on Engine No. 1 and Engine No. 3 forward fuel feed hose assemblies in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-28-51, Figure 4, pages 28 and 29, steps 1, 2, and 4 issued November 12, 1976, or later FAA approved revision.
C. Annually reinspect all hose assemblies not replaced per paragraph A above or at an interval that is compatible with the airlines' inspection schedules and approved by the assigned FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector with prior approval of the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Branch, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.
D. If all hose assemblies are replaced per paragraph A., above, with corrosion resistant steel (CRES) braided hoses, the repetitive inspections required by paragraph C., above, may be discontinued as the installation of CRES braided hoses is considered terminating action for this AD.
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 also be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

Amendment 39-2826 became effective February 4, 1977.
Amendment 39-2852 became effective March 30, 1977.
This Amendment 39-4572 becomes effective March 9, 1983.



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