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AD/B727/130 - Life Raft Stowage Compartment

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This airworthiness directive requires operators of Boeing 727 series aircraft (as listed in Boeing SB 727‑25‑0271) to carry out the technical actions set out in FAA AD 91‑03‑09 to prevent loose items in life‑raft stowage compartments falling through gaps onto hot passenger service unit lights and causing a cabin fire. Australian‑registered 727s must comply by 18 April 1991. Aircraft owners/operators must arrange the inspections/modifications described in the referenced FAA AD and Boeing service bulletin.

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AD/B727/130 - Life Raft Stowage Compartment

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/B727/130 Life Raft Stowage Compartment 4/91

Applicability: Model 727 series, as listed in SB 727-25-0271.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 91-03-09 Amdt 39-6874.

Note: Boeing SB 727-25-0271 refers.

Compliance: As specified in the Requirement Document but with a revised effectively date of 18 April 1991 for Australian registered aircraft.

Background: The FAA has received a report from an operator that loose items stored in life raft compartments became discoloured and scorched after falling through gaps in the compartment onto hot passenger service unit lights. This condition, if not corrected, could result in an on-board cabin fire.

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