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AD 78-01-08 ACTIVE

Automatic Throttles
Key Information
AD Number 78-01-08 Status Active
Effective Date January 16, 1978 Issue Date Not specified
Docket Number Unknown Amendment 39-3113
Product Type ["Aircraft"] Product Subtype ["Large Airplane"]
CFR Part --- - Part 39 CFR Section N/A
Citation This information is not available.
Applicability
Manufacturer(s) The Boeing Company
Model(s) 727-100 Series 727-100C Series 727-200 Series 727-200F Series 727 Series 727C Series
Regulatory Text

78-01-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-3113. Applies to all Model 727 series airplanes certificated in all categories with autospeed brake system installed and airplanes with auto wheel brakes in conjunction with JT8D-17R engines and Boeing automatic throttle clutches, except airplanes with Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) activated takeoff warning system. \n\tCompliance required as indicated. \n\tWithin 2000 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, set the thrust lever operated switches S197, S784, S553, and S555 to provide actuation down to and including -65 degrees F per applicable part of Boeing Service Bulletin 727-31-30, or later FAA approved revisions, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.\n \tFor airplanes which have automatic throttles not designed by Boeing, the modification kits available from Boeing may not be applicable. Operators of those airplanes must submit their proposed modifications to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. \n\n\tThis amendment becomes effective January 16, 1978.