AD 2001-03-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-03-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-279-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 10359

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the upper skin of the wing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.

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Required Actions

Modify the upper skin of the wing at wing stringers 10A and 11A on both wings, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 2378, Revision 1. If any crack is found during the high frequency eddy current inspection, repair it prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, or prior to the accumulation of 20,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 707 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 2378, Revision 1, dated June 30, 1967, certificated in any category.

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