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AD/B727/74 - Elevator Balance Panel Aft Hinge - Inspection

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What it does: This is a safety rule requiring operators of Boeing 727 aircraft to inspect a specific part—the aft (rear) hinge on the elevator balance panel (a control surface on the tail).

Who it affects: All operators of Boeing 727 aircraft, regardless of the specific model.

What must be done: The inspection must be completed within 250 hours of flight time after 29 October 1976, following the technical procedures in either Boeing Service Bulletin 727-55-A65 or FAA Airworthiness Directive 75-15-06.

Why it matters: The rule ensures the structural integrity of the elevator control system, preventing potential failures that could compromise aircraft safety.

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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/B727/74 Elevator Balance Panel Aft Hinge - Inspection 10/76

Applicability: All models.

Document: 1. Boeing SB No. 727-55-A65; or

FAA AD 75-15-06.

Compliance: Within 250 hours time in service after 29 October 1976.

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