AD 79-23-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the straight orifice fittings on the Boeing part number 10-60513-18, -19, and -20 latch valves and manifold assemblies of the passenger oxygen service unit (PSU) manifolds could result in loss of passenger oxygen supply during emergency situations.
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Required Actions
Replace the straight orifice fittings with redesigned barbed orifice fittings and O-rings per applicable Boeing Service Bulletins and Puritan-Bennett Service Letter. Renumber and functionally test the PSU manifolds after installation.
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Compliance Time
Within 1,200 hours time-in-service or six (6) months after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first. Compliance may be extended to 2,400 hours time-in-service or one (1) year after the effective date if operational altitude is limited to 25,000 feet.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 and 737 series airplanes with the 'carry-all' interior.
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Federal Register Abstract
'Carry-All' Interior
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: 'Carry-All' Interior Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/15/1979 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727-100C Series | 727-200 Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series | 737...Show more 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: 79-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3605 AD NUMBER: 79-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 15, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-23-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3605. Applies to all Model 727 and 737 series airplanes with the "carry-all" interior. Compliance required as indicated. Accomplish the following: Within the next 1,200 hours time-in-service or six (6) months after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished, replace the straight orifice fittings on the Boeing part number 10-60513-18, -19, and -20 latch valves and manifold assemblies of the PSU with the redesigned barbed orifice fitting and O-ring in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-35-A18 dated July 6, 1979, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-35-A1014 dated July 6, 1979, as applicable, and Puritan-Bennett Service Letter 210780-35-1 dated May 25, 1979, or later FAA-approved revisions. These passenger oxygen service unit manifolds are to be renumbered and functionally tested in accordance with the applicable service bulletin after the new barbed orifice fittings and O-rings have been installed. The compliance time prescribed above may be extended to 2,400 hours time-in-service or one (1) year after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first, by limiting the operational altitude of the airplane to 25,000 feet. 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 November 15, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-23-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-23-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: 'Carry-All' Interior Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/15/1979 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 727-100 Series | 727-100C Series | 727-200 Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series | 737...Show more 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: 79-23-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3605 AD NUMBER: 79-23-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 15, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-23-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3605. Applies to all Model 727 and 737 series airplanes with the "carry-all" interior. Compliance required as indicated. Accomplish the following: Within the next 1,200 hours time-in-service or six (6) months after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished, replace the straight orifice fittings on the Boeing part number 10-60513-18, -19, and -20 latch valves and manifold assemblies of the PSU with the redesigned barbed orifice fitting and O-ring in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-35-A18 dated July 6, 1979, or Boeing Service Bulletin 737-35-A1014 dated July 6, 1979, as applicable, and Puritan-Bennett Service Letter 210780-35-1 dated May 25, 1979, or later FAA-approved revisions. These passenger oxygen service unit manifolds are to be renumbered and functionally tested in accordance with the applicable service bulletin after the new barbed orifice fittings and O-rings have been installed. The compliance time prescribed above may be extended to 2,400 hours time-in-service or one (1) year after the effective date of this AD, whichever comes first, by limiting the operational altitude of the airplane to 25,000 feet. 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 November 15, 1979. FOOTER:
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