# Proposed AD 2003-NM-48-AD: Boeing Model 727-200 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-20-14
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 16, 2003, 68 FR 18569
- Comments due: June 2, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-20-14)
- Docket: 2003-NM-48-AD
- FR document: 03-9303
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ba/75/ba75b1e5ae0fe80387f7ec2f419b2321f0d344982b9bc72bb295a7093365b7be (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-04-16/pdf/03-9303.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/16/03-9303/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-727-200-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2CD091B76192EDE685256D0A00524E5B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-48-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 727-200 series airplanes. This proposal would require installation of four lanyards on the forward access panel/door. This action is necessary to prevent the forward ceiling access panel/door from falling down and blocking the aisle, which would impede evacuation in an emergency. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 16, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-9303, comments due Jun 2, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/04/16/03-9303/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-727-200-series-airplanes)

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