AD 2001-08-02

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

AD Number
2001-08-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-42-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 20383

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Stress corrosion cracking of the upper and lower chords on the wing front and rear spars, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.

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Required Actions

Inspect the upper and lower chords on the wing front and rear spars per Boeing Service Bulletin 3240, Revision 3, as modified by All Base Message M-7200-01-00062. Repair any cracks or corrosion found before further flight. Apply corrosion inhibitor to inspected areas.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance time specified in the service bulletin as modified by the ABM.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 707 and 720 series airplanes.

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