AD 60-06-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING 707 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The prime power switch for the flight recorder, actuated by the displacement of a landing gear oleo strut, does not ensure all elements of the flight recorder are operating during the entire takeoff roll and landing.
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Required Actions
Install a three-position switch (AN 3027-8 type or equivalent) in the pilot compartment connected to the flight recorder's circuits for TEST-OFF-ON functions. The switch must be appropriately marked. Remove the oleo actuated power switch or ensure it does not substitute for the required manual switch.
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Compliance Time
Not later than May 15, 1960.
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Affected Aircraft
All Boeing 707 series aircraft operating under Parts 40, 41, and 42 of the Civil Air Regulations.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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