AD 90-12-11 R1
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200CB Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-200PF Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 757-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Frayed or broken escape slide release cables may prevent proper escape slide release from the escape slide compartment.
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection of each escape slide release cable within 45 days after the effective date, unless inspected within the last three months. Replace frayed or broken cables before further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
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Compliance Time
Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously inspected within the last three months
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Affected Aircraft
Model 727, 737, and 757 series airplanes equipped with escape slide release cables, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Escape Slide Release Cable
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-12-11_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-12-11 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-86-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Escape Slide Release Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1990 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: 90-12-11 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-86-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6683 AD NUMBER: 90-12-11 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-12-11 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-6626 as revised by Amendment 39-6683. Docket No. 90-NM-86-AD. Applicability: Model 727, 737, and 757 series airplanes, equipped with escape slide release cables, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure proper escape slide release from the escape slide compartment, accomplish the following: A. Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously inspected within the last three months, perform a visual inspection of each escape slide release cable, if installed. Replace frayed (one or more broken strands) or broken cables prior to further flight. B. Repeat the inspection for frayed or broken release cables required by paragraph A. of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 12 months. C. 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 should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment, and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. 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. This AD revises AD 90-12-11, Amendment 39-6626. The effective date for the requirements of this amendment remains June 25, 1990, as specified in Amendment 39-6626, AD 90-12-11. This amendment (39-6683, AD 90-12-11 R1) is effective on July 31, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-12-11_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-12-11 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-86-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes Subject: Escape Slide Release Cable Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/31/1990 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: 90-12-11 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-86-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6683 AD NUMBER: 90-12-11 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727, 737, and 757 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 31, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-12-11 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-6626 as revised by Amendment 39-6683. Docket No. 90-NM-86-AD. Applicability: Model 727, 737, and 757 series airplanes, equipped with escape slide release cables, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure proper escape slide release from the escape slide compartment, accomplish the following: A. Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously inspected within the last three months, perform a visual inspection of each escape slide release cable, if installed. Replace frayed (one or more broken strands) or broken cables prior to further flight. B. Repeat the inspection for frayed or broken release cables required by paragraph A. of this AD, at intervals not to exceed 12 months. C. 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 should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment, and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. 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. This AD revises AD 90-12-11, Amendment 39-6626. The effective date for the requirements of this amendment remains June 25, 1990, as specified in Amendment 39-6626, AD 90-12-11. This amendment (39-6683, AD 90-12-11 R1) is effective on July 31, 1990. FOOTER:
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