# Proposed AD 2003-NM-205-AD: Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, and 727-100C Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-03-30
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 18, 2003, 68 FR 64994
- Comments due: January 20, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-03-30](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-03-30)
- Docket: 2003-NM-205-AD
- FR document: 03-28736
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/51/5c/515c6d994a2596bbb16a308cccd089adefad5e160b34b0c2512e99ea9e34d91a (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-18/pdf/03-28736.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/18/03-28736/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-727-727c-727-100-and-727-100c-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/475D859D7D4FE9ED86256DE2005BB620.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-205-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727"100, and 727-100C series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive detailed and special detailed inspections for cracks in the web, inner chord, and outer chord of the forward and aft frames of the aft cargo door opening; and repair of any crack found. This action is necessary to detect and correct such cracks, which could result in loss of the aft cargo door and rapid decompression of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-28736, comments due Jan 20, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/18/03-28736/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-727-727c-727-100-and-727-100c-series-airplanes)

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