AD 79-20-06

final rule

BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
79-20-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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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

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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Federal Register Abstract

Side Strut Assemblies

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AD Number:
79-20-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Side Strut Assemblies
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/11/1979
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 79-20-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3581

AD NUMBER:   79-20-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 11, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-20-06 BOEING: Amendment 39-3581. Applies to Model 727 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, line numbers 1 through 1361 inclusive.

Compliance required within 60 days from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To protect the aircraft structure in the event of an excessively hard landing by providing the desired separation characteristics of the main landing side strut, accomplish the inspection of the side strut assemblies (2 per airplane) for correct installation in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 727-32-268, Revision 1, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. If incorrect parts are found installed, remove the affected part and install a correct part prior to further flight.
Report findings of incorrect installation to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.)
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.

This amendment becomes effective October 11, 1979.

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AD Number:
79-20-06
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Side Strut Assemblies
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/11/1979
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: 79-20-06
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3581

AD NUMBER:   79-20-06

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 11, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-20-06 BOEING: Amendment 39-3581. Applies to Model 727 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, line numbers 1 through 1361 inclusive.

Compliance required within 60 days from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To protect the aircraft structure in the event of an excessively hard landing by providing the desired separation characteristics of the main landing side strut, accomplish the inspection of the side strut assemblies (2 per airplane) for correct installation in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 727-32-268, Revision 1, or in an equivalent manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. If incorrect parts are found installed, remove the affected part and install a correct part prior to further flight.
Report findings of incorrect installation to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.)
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.

This amendment becomes effective October 11, 1979.

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