AD 62-12-02
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
Failure of a filter-ballast in the cabin cove light circuit unit creates a fire hazard.
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Required Actions
Deactivate the cove light circuit within 10 hours' time in service after the effective date. Relocate the filter-ballast unit to the inboard side of the panel as per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 1601 or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
All Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft incorporating Boeing Production Revision 14324 with Sprague JN 10-220 and/or Genistron GF-1997-1 or -2 filter-ballast units on the outboard side of the cove light raceway panel.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cabin Cove Light Circuit Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Cabin Cove Light Circuit Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/02/1962 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: 62-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 2, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-12-02 BOEING: Amdt. 444 Part 507 Federal Register May 23, 1962. Applies to All Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Incorporating Boeing Production Revision 14324 Which Installs Sprague JN 10-220 and/or Genistron GF-1997-1 or -2 Combined Filter Ballast Units On The Outboard Side of The Cove Light Raceway Panel at Each Cabin Cove Light Assembly. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent a fire hazard due to failure of a filter-ballast in the cabin cove light circuit unit, accomplish the following: (a) Unless already accomplished, within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, deactivate the cove light circuit and do not reactivate until the filter- ballast unit is relocated in accordance with (b). (b) Relocate the filter-ballast unit (Sprague JN 10-220 and/or Genistron GF-1997-1 or - 2) from the outboard side of the cove light raceway panel, Boeing P/N 65-18270, to the inboard side of the panel in accordance with the instructions in the modification data portion of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 1601, dated February 14, 1962, or an FAA approved equivalent. (Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 1601 dated February 14, 1962, covers this same subject.) This directive effective June 2, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Cabin Cove Light Circuit Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/02/1962 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: 62-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 2, 1962. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-12-02 BOEING: Amdt. 444 Part 507 Federal Register May 23, 1962. Applies to All Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Incorporating Boeing Production Revision 14324 Which Installs Sprague JN 10-220 and/or Genistron GF-1997-1 or -2 Combined Filter Ballast Units On The Outboard Side of The Cove Light Raceway Panel at Each Cabin Cove Light Assembly. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent a fire hazard due to failure of a filter-ballast in the cabin cove light circuit unit, accomplish the following: (a) Unless already accomplished, within the next 10 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, deactivate the cove light circuit and do not reactivate until the filter- ballast unit is relocated in accordance with (b). (b) Relocate the filter-ballast unit (Sprague JN 10-220 and/or Genistron GF-1997-1 or - 2) from the outboard side of the cove light raceway panel, Boeing P/N 65-18270, to the inboard side of the panel in accordance with the instructions in the modification data portion of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 1601, dated February 14, 1962, or an FAA approved equivalent. (Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 1601 dated February 14, 1962, covers this same subject.) This directive effective June 2, 1962. FOOTER:
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