AD 2008-04-11

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

AD Number
2008-04-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28381
FR Citation
73 FR 9666

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 707 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 Airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 Airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations (AWLs) for fuel tank systems. Perform initial repetitive AWL inspections to phase in those inspections. Repair any issues found during inspections if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 707 airplanes, and Model 720 and 720B series airplanes.

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