AD 61-19-01

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 720 Series Aircraft

AD Number
61-19-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 720 Series BOEING Model 720 Series Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company 720B Series BOEING Model 720 Series Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Faults in the fuel dump chute safety switch (Micro P/N 5EN11-6) have caused burning of the lead wires at the switch and, in one case, allowed fuel to leak through the dump chute secondary seal due to the fuel dump valve cycling open and close.

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Required Actions

Conduct daily inspections of the fuel dump chute safety switch to check for burned or charred wires. Replace the safety switch with improved type Micro P/N 5EN11-6B within 350 hours' time in service after the effective date. Discontinue daily inspections after installing the improved switch.

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Compliance Time

within 10 days after the effective date for initiating daily inspections, and within 350 hours' time in service after the effective date for replacing the switch

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 720 Series Aircraft which have not previously been modified with Micro P/N 5EN11-6B

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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