AD 87-06-10

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-06-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 727-100 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 727-100C Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 727-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 727-200F Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 727 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 727C Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The sealed needle bearings in the downlock outer link of the side strut upper segment of the main landing gear assemblies may fail due to corrosion or damage, leading to potential loss of landing gear function.

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Required Actions

Replace sealed needle bearings with same part number, inspect retainer bolt for damage or corrosion, and replace bolt if necessary. Repeat replacements and inspections every 6 years or 10,000 landings, whichever comes first. Alternatively, install self-lubricating Karon lined Kamatics bearings and high strength chrome plated CRES bolts per Boeing Service Bulletin 727-32-0341.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 landings or 6 years from date of manufacture or prior replacement, or within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs latest.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series, 727-200F Series, 727 Series, 727C Series airplanes certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Landing Gear Bearings

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AD Number:
87-06-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Bearings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/13/1987
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: 87-06-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5578

AD NUMBER:   87-06-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 13, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-06-10 BOEING: Amendment 39-5578. Applies to all Model 727 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 landings or 6 years from date of manufacture or prior replacement, or within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs latest, accomplish the following:

A. Replace the sealed needle bearings in the downlock outer link of the side strut upper segment of the left and right main landing gear assemblies, part number BACB10B107J or BACB10CC10E, in accordance with the Boeing 727 Overhaul Manual, Subject 32-13-01, with new bearings with the same part number. Inspect retainer bolt for damage or corrosion. If damage or corrosion is detected, replace the bolt with a new bolt part number NAS1110-100DW or BACB30LT10D-100. Repeat the replacements and inspections at intervals not to exceed 6 years or 10,000 landings, whichever occurs first.

B. Terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A., above, is replacement of the sealed needle bearings and the bolts in the downlock outer link of the side strut upper segment of the left and right main landing gear assemblies, part number BACB10B107J or BACB10CC10E, with the self-lubricating Karon lined Kamatics bearings and high strength chrome plated CRES bolts specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-32-0341, dated December 18, 1986, or later FAA-approved revision.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time, 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 for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

E. For the purposes of complying with this AD, subject to acceptance by the assigned FAA Maintenance Inspector, the number of landings may be determined by dividing each airplane's number of hours time in service by the operator's fleet average time from takeoff to landing for the airplane type.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective April 13, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-06-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Main Landing Gear Bearings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/13/1987
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: 87-06-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5578

AD NUMBER:   87-06-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 13, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-06-10 BOEING: Amendment 39-5578. Applies to all Model 727 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 landings or 6 years from date of manufacture or prior replacement, or within 1 year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs latest, accomplish the following:

A. Replace the sealed needle bearings in the downlock outer link of the side strut upper segment of the left and right main landing gear assemblies, part number BACB10B107J or BACB10CC10E, in accordance with the Boeing 727 Overhaul Manual, Subject 32-13-01, with new bearings with the same part number. Inspect retainer bolt for damage or corrosion. If damage or corrosion is detected, replace the bolt with a new bolt part number NAS1110-100DW or BACB30LT10D-100. Repeat the replacements and inspections at intervals not to exceed 6 years or 10,000 landings, whichever occurs first.

B. Terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A., above, is replacement of the sealed needle bearings and the bolts in the downlock outer link of the side strut upper segment of the left and right main landing gear assemblies, part number BACB10B107J or BACB10CC10E, with the self-lubricating Karon lined Kamatics bearings and high strength chrome plated CRES bolts specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 727-32-0341, dated December 18, 1986, or later FAA-approved revision.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time, 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 for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

E. For the purposes of complying with this AD, subject to acceptance by the assigned FAA Maintenance Inspector, the number of landings may be determined by dividing each airplane's number of hours time in service by the operator's fleet average time from takeoff to landing for the airplane type.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective April 13, 1987.

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