AD 60-10-03
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
Improper rigging of the outboard aileron balance tab can cause aggravated dutch roll.
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Required Actions
Replace aileron quadrant rod assembly P/N 90-2480-3001 with P/N 69-10829 on both sides. Replace support channel P/N 6-83872-2000 with P/N 69-10833 and adjust stop. Revise rigging to 1.5 degrees (±0.5 degrees) down with aileron neutral.
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Compliance Time
prior to July 1, 1960
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing 707 Series Aircraft with serial numbers 17586-17596, 17609-17612, 17628-17648, 17658-17672, 17696-17702, 17925-17927.
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Federal Register Abstract
Outboard Aileron Balance Tab
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING 707 Series Aircraft Subject: Outboard Aileron Balance Tab 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| 707-200 | 707-300 Series | 707-300B S...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 60-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING 707 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-10-03 BOEING: Amdt. 144 Part 507 Federal Register May 7, 1960. Applies to the following 707 series aircraft only: Serial Numbers 17586 through 17596, 17609 through 17612, 17628 through 17648, 17658 through 17672, 17696 through 17702, 17925 through 17927. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of one known incident wherein aggravated dutch roll was experienced due to improper rigging of the outboard aileron balance tab, the following modifications shall be accomplished: Unless already accomplished, prior to July 1, 1960: (a) Replace aileron quadrant rod assembly P/N 90-2480-3001 with redesigned rod assembly P/N 69-10829 (LH and RH side). (b) Replace support channel P/N 6-83872-2000 located on beam installation P/N 9- 65133 (aileron lockout crank) with new channel P/N 69-10833. Adjust stop in accordance with maintenance manual procedure. (c) Revise rigging of outboard aileron balance tab to 1.5 degrees (plus-minus 0.5 degrees) down with the aileron in the neutral position. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 583 dated September 24, 1959, pertains to this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_60-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 60-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING 707 Series Aircraft Subject: Outboard Aileron Balance Tab 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: 60-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 60-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING 707 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 60-10-03 BOEING: Amdt. 144 Part 507 Federal Register May 7, 1960. Applies to the following 707 series aircraft only: Serial Numbers 17586 through 17596, 17609 through 17612, 17628 through 17648, 17658 through 17672, 17696 through 17702, 17925 through 17927. Compliance required as indicated. As a result of one known incident wherein aggravated dutch roll was experienced due to improper rigging of the outboard aileron balance tab, the following modifications shall be accomplished: Unless already accomplished, prior to July 1, 1960: (a) Replace aileron quadrant rod assembly P/N 90-2480-3001 with redesigned rod assembly P/N 69-10829 (LH and RH side). (b) Replace support channel P/N 6-83872-2000 located on beam installation P/N 9- 65133 (aileron lockout crank) with new channel P/N 69-10833. Adjust stop in accordance with maintenance manual procedure. (c) Revise rigging of outboard aileron balance tab to 1.5 degrees (plus-minus 0.5 degrees) down with the aileron in the neutral position. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 583 dated September 24, 1959, pertains to this same subject.) FOOTER:
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