AD 62-08-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720 Series | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720B Series | BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the magnesium skin on the horizontal stabilizer balance panel covers.
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Required Actions
Conduct close visual inspections of upper and lower horizontal stabilizer balance panel covers with magnesium skin to detect skin cracks. Repaired, replaced, or modified cracked covers prior to further flight using specified methods, including repair per Structural Repair Manual, replacement with new magnesium or aluminum alloy covers, honeycomb panel construction covers with specific part numbers, or FAA-approved technical data. Inspect bonding between cover skin and supporting structure during repairs or major overhauls and repair bond separation with specified rivets if needed.
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Compliance Time
Within 85 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 85 hours, and thereafter at periods not to exceed 170 hours' time in service from the last inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft which incorporate magnesium skin on the horizontal stabilizer balance panel covers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Balance Panel Covers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Balance Panel Covers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/30/1966 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: 62-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 30, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-08-04 BOEING: Amdt. 413 Part 507 Federal Register April 7, 1962. Applies to All Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Which Incorporate Magnesium Skin On the Horizontal Stabilizer Balance Panel Covers. Compliance required within 85 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 85 hours, and thereafter at periods not to exceed 170 hours' time in service from the last inspection. As a result of cracking of the magnesium skin on the horizontal stabilizer balance panel covers the following shall be accomplished: (a) Conduct close visual inspection of all upper and lower horizontal stabilizer balance panel covers which incorporate magnesium skin, to detect any evidence of skin cracks. (b) Cracked covers must be repaired, replaced or modified in accordance with one of the following prior to further flight: (1) Repair in accordance with Structural Repair Manual Chapter 51-9-1, Chapter 51-9-2 (for fiberglass overlay panels) or later chapters, as appropriate to the airplane model involved. (2) Replace with a new standard cover incorporating magnesium skin; (3) Replace with a new standard cover incorporating aluminum alloy skin; (4) Replace with a cover incorporating honeycomb panel construction, Boeing P/N 65-28201, -28202, -28203, -28204, -28205, -28206, -28207, or -28208, as appropriate; or (5) Modify in accordance with FAA approved technical data. (c) When repairing any panel in accordance with (b)(1), or during inspection at major overhaul, visually inspect the bonding between the cover skin and its supporting structure for evidence of bond separation. If separation is found, repair either by tack riveting the separated parts together with 1/8 inch diameter 5056 aluminum alloy rivets at 0.60 + or - 1/32 inch spacing, or in accordance with the applicable Structural Repair Manual Set forth in (b)(1). (d) The repetitive inspections of any specific cover may be discontinued when the standard magnesium cover is replaced or modified in accordance with paragraphs (b)(3), (b)(4), or (b)(5). (e) Upon request of an operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1594 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective April 7, 1962. Revised November 30, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-08-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-08-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Balance Panel Covers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/30/1966 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: 62-08-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-08-04 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 30, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-08-04 BOEING: Amdt. 413 Part 507 Federal Register April 7, 1962. Applies to All Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Which Incorporate Magnesium Skin On the Horizontal Stabilizer Balance Panel Covers. Compliance required within 85 hours' time in service following the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished within the last 85 hours, and thereafter at periods not to exceed 170 hours' time in service from the last inspection. As a result of cracking of the magnesium skin on the horizontal stabilizer balance panel covers the following shall be accomplished: (a) Conduct close visual inspection of all upper and lower horizontal stabilizer balance panel covers which incorporate magnesium skin, to detect any evidence of skin cracks. (b) Cracked covers must be repaired, replaced or modified in accordance with one of the following prior to further flight: (1) Repair in accordance with Structural Repair Manual Chapter 51-9-1, Chapter 51-9-2 (for fiberglass overlay panels) or later chapters, as appropriate to the airplane model involved. (2) Replace with a new standard cover incorporating magnesium skin; (3) Replace with a new standard cover incorporating aluminum alloy skin; (4) Replace with a cover incorporating honeycomb panel construction, Boeing P/N 65-28201, -28202, -28203, -28204, -28205, -28206, -28207, or -28208, as appropriate; or (5) Modify in accordance with FAA approved technical data. (c) When repairing any panel in accordance with (b)(1), or during inspection at major overhaul, visually inspect the bonding between the cover skin and its supporting structure for evidence of bond separation. If separation is found, repair either by tack riveting the separated parts together with 1/8 inch diameter 5056 aluminum alloy rivets at 0.60 + or - 1/32 inch spacing, or in accordance with the applicable Structural Repair Manual Set forth in (b)(1). (d) The repetitive inspections of any specific cover may be discontinued when the standard magnesium cover is replaced or modified in accordance with paragraphs (b)(3), (b)(4), or (b)(5). (e) Upon request of an operator, an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1594 pertains to this subject.) This directive effective April 7, 1962. Revised November 30, 1966. FOOTER:
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