AD 78-24-05 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 727-100 series and 727-51C Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 727-100 series and 727-51C Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Interference between the mid-cabin galley door and the emergency escape slide girt bar could prevent proper operation of the emergency girt bar, which is necessary for emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect the mid-cabin galley door for interference with the girt bar within 300 flight hours time-in-service after the AD's effective date or prior to January 1, 1979, whichever comes first. Doors with interference must be reworked before further passenger flights. Repeat inspections every 1,500 flight hours or one year, whichever comes first, unless modified per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-A247 Rev 2 or approved alternative.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 300 flight hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or prior to January 1, 1979, whichever occurs first
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 and 727-100 series passenger airplanes, and Model 727-51C airplanes operating in the passenger mode.
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Federal Register Abstract
Galley Door & Emergency Girt Bar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-24-05_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-24-05 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 and 727-100 series and 727-51C Airplanes Subject: Galley Door & Emergency Girt Bar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1980 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-24-05 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3871 AD NUMBER: 78-24-05 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 and 727-100 series and 727-51C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-24-05 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-3355 as amended by Amendment 39-3871. Applies to Boeing Model 727 and 727-100 series passenger airplanes, and Model 727-51C airplanes operating in the passenger mode. To detect possible interference between the mid-cabin galley door and the emergency escape slide girt bar, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 300 flight hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or prior to January 1, 1979, whichever occurs first, unless accomplished within the last 1200 flight hours time-in-service, inspect the mid-cabin galley door for interference with the girt bar in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25-A247. B. Doors with interference are to be reworked prior to further passenger flight in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25-A247. C. Repeat the inspections, described in paragraph A, at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight hours time-in-service or one (1) year from the last inspection, whichever comes first, unless the galley door is modified as described in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-A247, Revision 2, paragraph III, part II, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. This modification is terminating action for this AD. D. Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. 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. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. Amendment 39-3355 became effective December 1, 1978. This Amendment 39-3871 becomes effective August 18, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-24-05_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-24-05 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 and 727-100 series and 727-51C Airplanes Subject: Galley Door & Emergency Girt Bar Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/18/1980 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727 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: 78-24-05 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3871 AD NUMBER: 78-24-05 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 and 727-100 series and 727-51C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 18, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-24-05 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-3355 as amended by Amendment 39-3871. Applies to Boeing Model 727 and 727-100 series passenger airplanes, and Model 727-51C airplanes operating in the passenger mode. To detect possible interference between the mid-cabin galley door and the emergency escape slide girt bar, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 300 flight hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD or prior to January 1, 1979, whichever occurs first, unless accomplished within the last 1200 flight hours time-in-service, inspect the mid-cabin galley door for interference with the girt bar in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25-A247. B. Doors with interference are to be reworked prior to further passenger flight in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-25-A247. C. Repeat the inspections, described in paragraph A, at intervals not to exceed 1,500 flight hours time-in-service or one (1) year from the last inspection, whichever comes first, unless the galley door is modified as described in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-A247, Revision 2, paragraph III, part II, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. This modification is terminating action for this AD. D. Upon request of the operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. 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. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. Amendment 39-3355 became effective December 1, 1978. This Amendment 39-3871 becomes effective August 18, 1980. FOOTER:
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