# Proposed AD FAA-2010-1272: The Boeing Company Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2011-12-05
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 3, 2011, 76 FR 31
- Comments due: February 17, 2011
- Became: [AD 2011-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-05)
- Docket: FAA-2010-1272 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2010-1272, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2010-NM-226-AD
- FR document: 2010-33002
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ff/ba/ffbaf91682f3f5d828b23cebd052dfee579c5d2f68a16c84289bceea66bb53f7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2011-01-03/pdf/2010-33002.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/03/2010-33002/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-model-727-727c-727-100-727-100c-727-200-and-727-200f
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BA9AD48DD6CABA958625780D00586F77.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2010-1272

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD would require replacing the existing unshielded fuel quantity indication system (FQIS) wire bundles with double shielded FQIS wire bundles, installing a new wire feed- through fitting, and grounding the wire shields, as applicable; and doing repetitive low frequency eddy current (LFEC) inspections for cracking of the fuselage skin, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also would require revising the maintenance program to incorporate certain airworthiness limitations. This proposed AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to increase the level of protection from lightning strikes and prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 3, 2011: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2010-33002, comments due Feb 17, 2011 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/01/03/2010-33002/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-model-727-727c-727-100-727-100c-727-200-and-727-200f)

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