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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Federal Register Abstract
Side Strut Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-20-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-20-06 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-20-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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