AD 85-16-05
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 lavatory fire protection systems could result in inadequate fire prevention in lavatories of Boeing Model 727 and 737 series airplanes.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify lavatories on Model 727 airplanes per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-277. Install lavatory placards on Model 737 airplanes per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1171. Allow alternate compliance methods approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within one year after the effective date of this amendment
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727 and 737 series airplanes as specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 727-25-277 and 737-25-1171, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fire Prevention - Lavatories
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-16-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-16-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Prevention - Lavatories Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/06/1985 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: 85-16-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5111 AD NUMBER: 85-16-05 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 6, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-16-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-5111. Applies to Model 727 and Model 737 series airplanes as specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 727-25-277 dated February 23, 1984, and 737- 25-1171 dated August 10, 1984, respectively, certificated in any category. To assure adequate lavatory fire protection, accomplish the following within one year after the effective date of this amendment, unless previously accomplished: A. For Boeing Model 727 airplanes, modify lavatories in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-277 dated February 23, 1984, or later FAA approved revisions. B. For Boeing Model 737 airplanes, install lavatory placards in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1171 dated August 10, 1984, or later FAA approved revisions. C. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received Boeing Service Bulletins 727-25-277 and 737-25-1171 may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective September 6, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-16-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-16-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Prevention - Lavatories Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/06/1985 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: 85-16-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5111 AD NUMBER: 85-16-05 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 6, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-16-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-5111. Applies to Model 727 and Model 737 series airplanes as specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 727-25-277 dated February 23, 1984, and 737- 25-1171 dated August 10, 1984, respectively, certificated in any category. To assure adequate lavatory fire protection, accomplish the following within one year after the effective date of this amendment, unless previously accomplished: A. For Boeing Model 727 airplanes, modify lavatories in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-277 dated February 23, 1984, or later FAA approved revisions. B. For Boeing Model 737 airplanes, install lavatory placards in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1171 dated August 10, 1984, or later FAA approved revisions. C. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received Boeing Service Bulletins 727-25-277 and 737-25-1171 may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective September 6, 1985. FOOTER:
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