AD 63-02-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720 Series | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720B Series | BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The upper and lower fairings installed over the anticollision lights disturb the light distribution in certain peripheral areas, reducing effective light intensity.
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Required Actions
Remove the anticollision light upper and lower fairings (part numbers 69-10789, 9-66041-3000 for upper; 69-10789-1, 9-66041 or 9-66041-3000 for lower) and plug the mounting holes with Boeing material specification 5-13 Type A aerodynamic smoother or equivalent.
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Compliance Time
within the next 500 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
All 707/720 Series Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Anticollision Light Upper Fairing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft Subject: Anticollision Light Upper Fairing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/12/1963 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| 707-200 | 707-300 Series | 707-300B S...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 63-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: DATE: Effective February 12, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-02-01 BOEING: Amdt. 527 Part 507 Federal Register January 11, 1963. Applies to All 707/720 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 500 hours' time in service, unless already accomplished. The upper and lower fairings installed over the anticollision lights have been found to disturb the light distribution in certain peripheral areas. To prevent a reduction in the effective light intensity: (a) Remove the anticollision light upper fairing, (P/N's 69-10789, 9-66041-3000) and the lower fairing, (P/N's 69-10789-1, 9-66041 or 9-66041-3000); and (b) Plug the mounting holes for the fairing assembly fasteners with Boeing material specification 5-13 Type A aerodynamic smoother or equivalent. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1651 covers the same subject.) This directive effective February 12, 1963. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_63-02-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 63-02-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft Subject: Anticollision Light Upper Fairing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/12/1963 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: 63-02-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 63-02-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING 707/720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: DATE: Effective February 12, 1963. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 63-02-01 BOEING: Amdt. 527 Part 507 Federal Register January 11, 1963. Applies to All 707/720 Series Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 500 hours' time in service, unless already accomplished. The upper and lower fairings installed over the anticollision lights have been found to disturb the light distribution in certain peripheral areas. To prevent a reduction in the effective light intensity: (a) Remove the anticollision light upper fairing, (P/N's 69-10789, 9-66041-3000) and the lower fairing, (P/N's 69-10789-1, 9-66041 or 9-66041-3000); and (b) Plug the mounting holes for the fairing assembly fasteners with Boeing material specification 5-13 Type A aerodynamic smoother or equivalent. (Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1651 covers the same subject.) This directive effective February 12, 1963. FOOTER:
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