AD 85-16-05

85-16-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-5111. Applies to Model 727 and Model 737 series airplanes as specified in Boeing Service Bulletins 727-25-277 dated February 23, 1984, and 737- 25-1171 dated August 10, 1984, respectively, certificated in any category. To assure adequate lavatory fire protection, accomplish the following within one year after the effective date of this amendment, unless previously accomplished:

A. For Boeing Model 727 airplanes, modify lavatories in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-25-277 dated February 23, 1984, or later FAA approved revisions.

B. For Boeing Model 737 airplanes, install lavatory placards in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1171 dated August 10, 1984, or later FAA approved revisions.

C. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. Special flight permits may beissued 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 Boeing Service Bulletins 727-25-277 and 737-25-1171 may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective September 6, 1985.