AD 60-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failures of the wing foreflaps due to cracking in the interior web, flanges, and cutouts on both inboard and outboard end ribs.
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Required Actions
Inspect all foreflaps except specified outboard sections at intervals not exceeding 65 hours' time in service. Conduct detail visual inspections for cracking and use borescope or equivalent to inspect interior components. Replace or repair any foreflap showing cracking or damage prior to next flight.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for repairs, with inspections required at intervals not to exceed 65 hours' time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707 series aircraft, excluding foreflap sections with part numbers 65-7360-3007 through 65-7360-3010, 65-7360-3023, and 65-7360-3024 on the outboard flaps.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wing Foreflaps
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft Subject: Wing Foreflaps Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-100 Long Body | 707-100B Long Body | 707-100B Short Body | 707-200 | 707-300 Series | 707-300B S...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-04-02 BOEING: Amdt. 104 Part 507 Federal Register February 20, 1960. Applies to all Model 707 series aircraft. Due to recent failures of the wing foreflaps, the following shall be accomplished: (a) At intervals not to exceed 65 hours' time in service, inspect all foreflaps except the two outboard foreflap sections (P/N's 65-7360-3007 through 65-7360-3010, 65-7360-3023, and 65-7360-3024) on the outboard flaps as follows: (1) Conduct detail visual inspection of foreflaps for any evidence of cracking. (2) By use of borescope or equivalent, inspect interior web, flanges and cutouts on both inboard and outboard end ribs for cracks or other damage. (b) Any foreflap showing evidence of cracking or other damage must be replaced or repaired in accordance with FAA approved manufacturer's instructions prior to next flight. (c) The special inspections in (a) above may be discontinued when an inertia damper P/N's 69-11124-1 (left wing) and 69-11124-2 (right wing) has been installed on the foreflaps. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 546 (R-2) dated November 18, 1959, covers criteria on the same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-04-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft Subject: Wing Foreflaps Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-100 Long Body | 707-100B Long Body | 707-100B Short Body | 707-200 | 707-300 Series | 707-300B S...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-04-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-04-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-04-02 BOEING: Amdt. 104 Part 507 Federal Register February 20, 1960. Applies to all Model 707 series aircraft. Due to recent failures of the wing foreflaps, the following shall be accomplished: (a) At intervals not to exceed 65 hours' time in service, inspect all foreflaps except the two outboard foreflap sections (P/N's 65-7360-3007 through 65-7360-3010, 65-7360-3023, and 65-7360-3024) on the outboard flaps as follows: (1) Conduct detail visual inspection of foreflaps for any evidence of cracking. (2) By use of borescope or equivalent, inspect interior web, flanges and cutouts on both inboard and outboard end ribs for cracks or other damage. (b) Any foreflap showing evidence of cracking or other damage must be replaced or repaired in accordance with FAA approved manufacturer's instructions prior to next flight. (c) The special inspections in (a) above may be discontinued when an inertia damper P/N's 69-11124-1 (left wing) and 69-11124-2 (right wing) has been installed on the foreflaps. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 546 (R-2) dated November 18, 1959, covers criteria on the same subject.) FOOTER:
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