65-03-02\tBOEING: Amdt. 39-27 Part 39 Federal Register February 2, 1965. Applies to Model 727 Series Aircraft. \n\n\tCompliance required within the next 25 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. \n\n\tConduct visual inspection of the lower left and right-hand horizontal stabilizer trailing edge panels P/N's 65-22403-7 and -8 at Elevator Stations 50.50 through 66.50 for three drain holes on the outboard portions of panel directly behind and in line with the elevator control tab push rod. If drain holes are not provided, rework subject panels in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 55-14A before further flight except that either 1/4-inch holes or 1/2-inch holes are acceptable. \n\n\t(Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 55-14 and 55-14A cover this same subject.)\n \n\tThis directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated January 15, 1965.