AD 80-08-01 R1
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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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