# AD 92-16-15: Oxygen Mask Connectors - Type: Airworthiness directive - Status: Current - Products: Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200 Series, 727-200F Series, 727 Series, 727C Series, 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series, 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series, 737-500 Series and 53 more - Effective: September 1, 1992 - Superseded by: Nothing supersedes this AD - Product type: Appliance - Amendment: 39-8324 - Docket: 92-NM-116-AD - Registered aircraft: 713 may be affected, by airframe or engine model (OpenAirDocs) - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/6689856BC29B131F86256A410074D6CA.0001 - DRS record last changed: May 30, 2024 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-15 ## The airworthiness directive 92-16-15 SCOTT AVIATION: Amendment 39-8324. Docket No. 92-NM-116-AD. Applicability: Scott Aviation Oxygen Mask Plug-In Connectors, Part Number 289-57, as installed in, but not limited to Boeing Model 727, 737, 747, 757, and 767 series airplanes; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8, DC-9-80 (MD-80), and DC-10 series airplanes; and Fokker Model F-28 and F-100 series airplanes; certificated in any category. NOTE: The constant-flow oxygen masks to which the subject connectors might be fitted include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following Scott Part Numbers: 289-127-5, 289-601-34, 289-601-35, and 289-601-234. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent a lack of oxygen flow from portable emergency oxygen bottles due to discrepant oxygen mask plug-in connectors, accomplish the following: (a) Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time inspection to detect the presence of an over-sized diameterof the probe portion on the oxygen mask plug-in connector, Part Number 289-57, in accordance with Scott Aviation Service Bulletin 289-35-15, dated April 27, 1992, or Revision 1, dated June 12, 1992. (b) If the probe portion on the oxygen mask plug-in connector is found to be over-sized as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, replace the discrepant connector in accordance with Scott Aviation Service Bulletin 289-35-15, dated April 27, 1992, or Revision 1, dated June 12, 1992. (c) If the probe portion on the oxygen mask plug-in connector is not found to be over-sized as a result of the inspection required by paragraph (a) of this AD, prior to further flight, write the word "OK" on the rear of the connector in accordance with Scott Aviation Service Bulletin 289-35-15, dated April 27, 1992, or Revision 1, dated June 12, 1992. (d) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. (e) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (f) The inspection and replacement shall be done in accordance with Scott Aviation Service Bulletin 289-35-15, dated April 27, 1992; or Scott Aviation Service Bulletin 289-35-15, Revision 1, dated June 12, 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Scott Aviation, 225 Erie Street, Lancaster, New York 14086. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3229 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street NW., 7th Floor, Suite 700, Washington, DC. (g) This amendment becomes effective on September 1, 1992. ## Affected data sheets (9) (OpenAirDocs) The type certificate data sheets whose models the AD names. - [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25): The Boeing Company; names 19 of 27 models: DC-8-41, DC-8-52, DC-8-61, DC-8-53, DC-8-51, DC-8-63, DC-8-11, DC-8-31… - [TCDS A20WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20WE): The Boeing Company; names 11 of 14 models: 747-100B Series, 747SP Series, 747-400D Series, 747-200B Series, 747-200F Series, 747-300 Series, 747-200C Series, 747-100B SUD Series… - [TCDS A22WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22WE): The Boeing Company; names 7 of 11 models: DC-10-40, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A KDC-10), DC-10-10, DC-10-40F, DC-10-15 - [TCDS A16WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A16WE): The Boeing Company; names 6 of 17 models: 737-500 Series, 737-100 Series, 737-200C Series, 737-300 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-400 Series - [TCDS A20EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A20EU): Fokker Services B.V.; names 6 of 6 models: F28 Mark 1000, F28 Mark 4000, F28 Mark 2000, F28 Mark 0070, F28 Mark 3000, F28 Mark 0100 - [TCDS A3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A3WE): The Boeing Company; names 6 of 6 models: 727-100 Series, 727 Series, 727-200 Series, 727-100C Series, 727-200F Series, 727C Series - [TCDS A6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A6WE): The Boeing Company; names 4 of 25 models: DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), DC-9-82 (MD-82) - [TCDS A2NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A2NM): The Boeing Company; names 3 of 4 models: 757-200CB Series, 757-200PF Series, 757-200 Series - [TCDS A1NM](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A1NM): The Boeing Company; names 2 of 5 models: 767-300 Series, 767-200 Series ## Registered aircraft it may apply to (OpenAirDocs) Matched by airframe and engine model; the AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - Aircraft: 713 (713 by airframe model, 0 by engine model) - Makers: Boeing 598, Mcdonnell Douglas 101, Douglas 9, Mcdonnell-Douglas 5 Models with the most aircraft: - [Boeing 757-232](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-232): 63 aircraft (airframe model) - [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-83(MD-83)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-83-md-83): 49 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 767-332](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-332): 46 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 757-224](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-224): 40 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 757-222](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-222): 38 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 767-322](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-322): 36 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 767-323](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-323): 27 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 757-223](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-223): 23 aircraft (airframe model) - [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-82(MD-82)](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-82-md-82): 22 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 757-236](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-236): 20 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 757-251](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-251): 18 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 757-231](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-231): 13 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 767-338](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-338): 13 aircraft (airframe model) - [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-87](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-87): 13 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 767-316](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-316): 12 aircraft (airframe model) - [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-30F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-30f): 12 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 767-346](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-346): 11 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 747-446](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-446): 10 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 727-223](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-727-223): 9 aircraft (airframe model) - [Boeing 767-281](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-767-281): 9 aircraft (airframe model) All 115 models: https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-15/models.md Every aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-15/aircraft.md Its text cites no advisory circulars or STCs. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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