AD 98-26-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Failure of the main cargo deck floor structure due to insufficient strength to safely carry the maximum payload allowed in certain areas under severe gust conditions or excessive maneuvers, leading to loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Limit the payload on the main cargo deck by revising the Limitations Sections of all Airplane Flight Manuals (AFM), AFM Supplements, and Airplane Weight and Balance Supplements. Operators may optionally submit data/analyses to substantiate main cargo deck strength or modify the deck to terminate payload restrictions.
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Compliance Time
Effective February 16, 1999
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series, 727-200F Series, 727 Series, 727C Series airplanes converted from passenger to cargo configurations.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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