AD 91-09-09

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Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-09-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-239-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Rapid decompression of the airplane due to cracks and corrosion in the fuselage skin adjacent to stringer S28L and S28R from body station 700 to 720.

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Required Actions

Conduct an external detailed visual inspection for cracks and corrosion of the fuselage skin adjacent to stringers S28L and S28R from BS 700 to BS 720, repair any cracks or corrosion prior to further flight, and repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 12 months unless modified by the specified service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 days after November 20, 1989, or within 12 months after the initial inspection or 6 months after May 28, 1991, whichever occurs later, and thereafter every 12 months.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 727-200 series airplanes except line numbers 001 through 765.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuselage Skin Inspection

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AD Number:
91-09-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-239-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727-200 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuselage Skin Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1991
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
727-200 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-09-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-239-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6973

AD NUMBER:   91-09-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727-200 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   DATE: Effective May 28, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-09-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-6973. Docket No. 90-NM-239-AD. Supersedes AD 89- 23-13.

Applicability: Model 727-200 series airplanes, except line number 001 through 765 which are currently subject to the inspection requirements of AD 76-13-01 [inspections adjacent to stringer (S) 28L and S-28R from body station (BS) 700 to BS 720], certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent rapid decompression of the airplane, accomplish the following:

A. Within 15 days after November 20, 1989 (the effective date of Amendment 39- 6388, AD 89-23-13), conduct an external detailed visual inspection for cracks and corrosion of the fuselage skin adjacent to stringer (S) 28L and S-28R from body station (BS) 700 to BS 720, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0203, dated October 20, 1989, or Revision 1, dated April 26, 1990. Any cracks or corrosion must be repaired prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin.

B. Within 12 months after the initial inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD, or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repeat the inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD.

C. Modification in accordance with paragraph I. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0203, Revision 1, dated April 26, 1990, constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph B. of this AD.

D. An alternative method 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

E. 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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.

Airworthiness Directive 91-09-09 supersedes AD 89-23-13, Amendment 39-6388.
This amendment (39-6973, AD 91-09-09) becomes effective on May 28, 1991.

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AD Number:
91-09-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-239-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727-200 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuselage Skin Inspection
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/28/1991
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
727-200 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:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-09-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-239-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6973

AD NUMBER:   91-09-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727-200 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   DATE: Effective May 28, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-09-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-6973. Docket No. 90-NM-239-AD. Supersedes AD 89- 23-13.

Applicability: Model 727-200 series airplanes, except line number 001 through 765 which are currently subject to the inspection requirements of AD 76-13-01 [inspections adjacent to stringer (S) 28L and S-28R from body station (BS) 700 to BS 720], certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent rapid decompression of the airplane, accomplish the following:

A. Within 15 days after November 20, 1989 (the effective date of Amendment 39- 6388, AD 89-23-13), conduct an external detailed visual inspection for cracks and corrosion of the fuselage skin adjacent to stringer (S) 28L and S-28R from body station (BS) 700 to BS 720, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0203, dated October 20, 1989, or Revision 1, dated April 26, 1990. Any cracks or corrosion must be repaired prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin.

B. Within 12 months after the initial inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD, or 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 12 months, repeat the inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD.

C. Modification in accordance with paragraph I. of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 727-53A0203, Revision 1, dated April 26, 1990, constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph B. of this AD.

D. An alternative method 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO.

E. 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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.

Airworthiness Directive 91-09-09 supersedes AD 89-23-13, Amendment 39-6388.
This amendment (39-6973, AD 91-09-09) becomes effective on May 28, 1991.

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