AD 88-22-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper configuration during takeoff with the takeoff warning system inoperative.
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Required Actions
Perform an operational and functional check of the takeoff configuration warning system every 200 flight hours per the FAA-approved maintenance manual. Repair or replace inoperative components before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 flight hours.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Models 727 and 737 series airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Takeoff Configuration Warning System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-22-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-22-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Takeoff Configuration Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/10/1988 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: 88-22-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6054 AD NUMBER: 88-22-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 10, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-22-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-6054. Applies to Models 727 and 737 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent attempted takeoff with the airplane in the improper configuration and the takeoff warning system inoperative, accomplish the following: A. Prior to the accumulation of 200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 flight hours, perform an operational and functional check of the takeoff configuration warning system in accordance with the established and approved procedures in Section 31-26-0 of the FAA-approved Boeing Model 727 or Model 737 Maintenance Manual, as appropriate. Repair or replace any inoperative component before further flight. NOTE: The following items are to be included in the required checks: 1. Throttle Switch(s)- assure proper contact 2. Flap position switches 3. Elevator out of green band switches 4. Speed brake switch 5. APU door switch (if installed) 6. Leading edge slat switches 7. Air/Ground Relay B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the 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. NOTE: The request for alternate means of compliance should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. C. 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 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. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment, 39-6054, becomes effective November 10, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-22-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-22-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Takeoff Configuration Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/10/1988 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: 88-22-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6054 AD NUMBER: 88-22-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Models 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 10, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-22-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-6054. Applies to Models 727 and 737 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent attempted takeoff with the airplane in the improper configuration and the takeoff warning system inoperative, accomplish the following: A. Prior to the accumulation of 200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 200 flight hours, perform an operational and functional check of the takeoff configuration warning system in accordance with the established and approved procedures in Section 31-26-0 of the FAA-approved Boeing Model 727 or Model 737 Maintenance Manual, as appropriate. Repair or replace any inoperative component before further flight. NOTE: The following items are to be included in the required checks: 1. Throttle Switch(s)- assure proper contact 2. Flap position switches 3. Elevator out of green band switches 4. Speed brake switch 5. APU door switch (if installed) 6. Leading edge slat switches 7. Air/Ground Relay B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the 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. NOTE: The request for alternate means of compliance should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. C. 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 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. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment, 39-6054, becomes effective November 10, 1988. FOOTER:
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