COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 727 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B727/84
Amdt 3
Main Landing Gear Lock System 9/88
Applicability: All models to line number 1125.
Requirement: Action in accordance with Boeing S.B. 727-32-0237 Rev 4.
Note: FAA AD 79-04-01 R3 is referenced for earlier issues of this Directive.
Compliance: Prior to 31 December 1988.
Background: Aircraft were initially modified to provide higher strength components in the MLG lock system. Since that time there have been reports of missing nuts and the loss of a bolt.