AD 2000-24-20

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-24-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-378-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 75588

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 707 and 720 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of certain stringers and around certain fastener holes of the lower skin of the wings, which could result in damage to adjacent structure and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform initial and repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections to detect cracking, as specified for Model 707 and 720 series airplanes. If cracking is detected, perform an internal inspection and repair in accordance with approved methods.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 flight cycles for Model 720 series airplanes, and within 150 flight cycles after the effective date for Model 707 series airplanes, with further inspections at specified intervals.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 707 and 720 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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