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This Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates modifications to the Takeoff Configuration Warning Systems (TOCWS) for Boeing Model 727 and 737 series airplanes not equipped with Engine Pressure Ratio logic, effective March 7, 1990. Compliance is required within 30 months to prevent nuisance warnings during taxi operations. The directive outlines specific modifications and compliance procedures, including references to relevant Boeing Service Bulletins.

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90-03-18

This Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandates modifications to the Takeoff Configuration Warning Systems (TOCWS) for Boeing Model 727 and 737 series airplanes not equipped with Engine Pressure Ratio logic, effective March 7, 1990. Compliance is required within 30 months to prevent nuisance warnings during taxi operations. The directive outlines specific modifications and compliance procedures, including references to relevant Boeing Service Bulletins.

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Airworthiness Directive
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

Docket No. 88-NM-158-AD; Amendment 39-6498; AD 90-03-18

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 727 and 737 Series Airplanes


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AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT

DATES: Effective March 7, 1990.

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90-03-18 BOEING: Amendment 39-6498. Docket No. 88-NM-158-AD.

Applicability: Model 727 and 737 series airplanes, not equipped with a system
incorporating Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) logic for activation of the takeoff warning
system, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within the next 30 months following the effective date of this AD,
unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the occurrence of takeoff configuration nuisance warnings when taxi


operations are conducted with the flaps intentionally retracted, accomplish the following:

A. For Boeing Model 727 series airplanes with Auto-Speedbrakes operative: Modify the
logic which enables the Takeoff Configuration Warning Systems (TOCWS) in accordance
with Boeing Service Bulletin 727- 31-29, January 26, 1979; 727-31-33, dated November
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26, 1980; 727-31-35, dated January 26, 1979; or 727-31- 36, dated January 26, 1979, as
appropriate.

B. For Boeing Model 727 series airplanes not equipped with Auto-Speedbrakes or with
the Auto-Speedbrakes deactivated:

1. Modify the logic which enables the Takeoff Configuration Warning Systems (TOCWS) in
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 727-31-29, January 26, 1979; 727-31-33, dated
November 26, 1980; 727- 31-35, dated January 26, 1979; or 727-31-36, dated January
26, 1979, as appropriate; or

2. Adjust the takeoff warning thrust lever actuated switches to operate at 19.5 degrees
from the idle stop for takeoff configuration warning system arming in accordance with
Boeing Service Bulletin 727-31-30, dated November 11, 1977. Install a circuit breaker
guard (cover) on the TOCWS circuit breaker, and safety wire the guard. Operation of the
airplane must be in accordance with the Limitations of the Takeoff Configuration Warning
System specified in Appendix 39 or 51 (as appropriate) of the Airplane Flight Manual
(AFM).

C. For Boeing Model 737 series airplanes: Modify the logic which enables the TOCWS in
accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-31-1033, Revision 1, dated January 14,
1983.

D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which


provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager,
Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request
should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will
either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification
Office.

E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to
operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. All
persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service
documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial
Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be
examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle,
Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region,
9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment (39-6498, AD 90-03-18) becomes effective on March 7, 1990.

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