AD 59-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Model 707-100 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Model 707-100 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Model 707-100 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Excessive indicator errors in the Bendix remote compass system can occur when the system is in slaving mode and the aircraft is exposed to wing oscillations from rough air or spoiler operation.
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Required Actions
Install a placard adjacent to the RMI and CDI indicators within the next 10 hours' flight time, requiring pilots to frequently check the two Bendix systems against each other and the magnetic standby compass. Include this requirement until an approved Airplane Flight Manual revision is available.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' flight time
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707-100 Series Aircraft with Bendix Flux Gate Compass system
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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