AD 80-08-01 R1
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Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 727 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | BOEING Model 727 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 727 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | BOEING Model 727 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 727 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | BOEING Model 727 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The absence of proper placarding on the aft ventral stairway could lead to misuse of the emergency exit as a normal passenger access, increasing the risk of structural failure or passenger injury.
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Required Actions
Install a placard with one-half inch red letters on a white background stating 'Emergency Exit Only, Not for Normal Passenger Use' on sidewall panel P/N 65-70711 or an approved location. Alternatively, reinstall original or equivalent aft stairway panels per FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Before July 1, 1981
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 airplanes in passenger service with aft ventral stairway panels removed
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Federal Register Abstract
Placard On Aft Stairway
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-08-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-08-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Airplanes Subject: Placard On Aft Stairway Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/05/1981 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Series | 727-200F Series | 727 Series | 727C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-08-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4003 AD NUMBER: 80-08-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 5, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-08-01 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-3735 as amended by Amendment 39-4003. Applies to all Model 727 airplanes in passenger service: Before July 1, 1981, accomplish either A or B on all Model 727 airplanes operating in passenger service with the aft ventral stairway panels removed. A. Normal passenger access to the ventral stairway is not permitted. Install a conspicuous placard having one-half inch high red letters on a white background containing the words, "Emergency Exit Only, Not for Normal Passenger Use," on the ventral stairway sidewall panel P/N 65-70711 or in a location approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region. Alternate methods of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region. B. Install the original panels per FAA approved type design or other panels found to be equivalent by the FAA. An FAA Maintenance Inspector may determine if other than original panels are acceptable or designs may be submitted to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region for approval. Amendment 39-3735 became effective April 17, 1980. This amendment 39-4003 becomes effective January 5, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-08-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-08-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 Airplanes Subject: Placard On Aft Stairway Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/05/1981 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: 80-08-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4003 AD NUMBER: 80-08-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 5, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-08-01 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-3735 as amended by Amendment 39-4003. Applies to all Model 727 airplanes in passenger service: Before July 1, 1981, accomplish either A or B on all Model 727 airplanes operating in passenger service with the aft ventral stairway panels removed. A. Normal passenger access to the ventral stairway is not permitted. Install a conspicuous placard having one-half inch high red letters on a white background containing the words, "Emergency Exit Only, Not for Normal Passenger Use," on the ventral stairway sidewall panel P/N 65-70711 or in a location approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region. Alternate methods of compliance may be approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region. B. Install the original panels per FAA approved type design or other panels found to be equivalent by the FAA. An FAA Maintenance Inspector may determine if other than original panels are acceptable or designs may be submitted to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region for approval. Amendment 39-3735 became effective April 17, 1980. This amendment 39-4003 becomes effective January 5, 1981. FOOTER:
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