AD 59-16-05

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

BOEING 707-100 series aircraft

AD Number
59-16-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100 Long Body BOEING 707-100 series aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Long Body BOEING 707-100 series aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Short Body BOEING 707-100 series aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Complete loss of fluid during service operation of the utility hydraulic system, primarily due to failure of engine driven hydraulic pump.

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Required Actions

Install new pump Vickers No. AS-61689-L-2E in place of AS-61689-L-2B or -2C, or install pump external by-pass valve No. A-90073-Y6 with the -2B or -2C pump and replace shaft seal on each hydraulic pump. Install return line filter.

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Compliance Time

not later than August 21, 1959

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing 707-100 series aircraft with serial numbers: Model 707-121 (17586-17591), Model 707-124 (17609), Model 707-123 (17628-17643), Model 707-131 (17659-17672), Model VC-137A (17925-17927)

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