AD 77-13-15

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
77-13-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

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

Cracking in the Body Station 910 floor beam.

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Required Actions

Inspect the lower flanges of the B.S. 910 floor beam for cracks using low frequency eddy current, eddy current, dye penetrant methods, or approved alternatives. Repairs must be done per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-53-134 or approved methods before further flight, except unpressurized flight under FAR 21.197 is allowed to reach a repair location. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 1000 or 2000 pressurization cycles as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 1000 pressurization cycles for airplanes with more than 20,000 pressurization cycles on the effective date, or prior to 21,000 pressurization cycles for those with less than 20,000. Adjustments may be requested with substantiating data.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 727 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-53-134, certificated in all categories.

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