AD 79-20-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Incorrect installation of side strut assemblies may result in insufficient separation characteristics during an excessively hard landing, leading to aircraft structural damage.
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Required Actions
Inspect side strut assemblies for correct installation per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-32-268, Revision 1, or equivalent. Remove incorrect parts and install correct parts prior to further flight. Report findings of incorrect installation to the FAA Northwest Region.
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Compliance Time
within 60 days from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 1361 inclusive
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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