AD 62-12-01

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft

AD Number
62-12-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Fires originating in the electrical system of the d.c. type toilet flushing motor due to moisture exposure and prolonged d.c. voltage exposure.

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Required Actions

Rework the toilet motor electrical circuit by: (a) modifying timer wiring to apply voltage only during flushing, (b) relocating the connector to a moisture-protected bracket, (c) improving moisture seals with trimmed shielding and thermo fit sleeving, and (d) replacing potting compound with resilient inserts, grommets, and cable clamps.

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Compliance Time

Within 360 hours' time in service for paragraph (a) and 1,000 hours' time in service for paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft with DC type toilet flushing motor installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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