- Effective
- May 19, 1967
- Models
- 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series, 727-200F Series, 727 Series, 727C Series
- Data sheet
- TCDSA3WE
- Registered aircraft
- 25 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Large airplane
- Amendment
- 39-404
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The airworthiness directive
67-14-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-404 Part 39 Federal Register April 29, 1967. Applies to Model 727 Series Airplanes.
Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To protect the aircraft structure in the event of an excessively hard landing by providing the desired separation characteristics of the main landing gear side strut, accomplish the following:
(a) Within the next 1,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD replace the main landing gear side strut lower segment plugs and side strut universal fittings in accordance with the appropriate accomplishment instruction outlined in the section entitled "II". Accomplishment Instructions (PRR21974 and 22392)", of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-79, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision, or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
(b) Within the next 6,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD incorporate the controlled groove around the outside upper end of the side strut lower segment in accordance with the appropriate accomplishment instructions outlined in the section entitled "II". Accomplishment Instructions (PRR 21974) and 22392)", of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 32-79, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revision, or by an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
This directive effective May 2, 1967.
Revised May 19, 1967.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 25
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1971 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 1 |
7 with no year recorded