AD 64-10-01

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft

AD Number
64-10-01
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

Cracks in the stabilizer center section rear spar fitting can lead to failure of the rear stabilizer attach pins or holes in fitting lugs.

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Required Actions

Inspect pins and holes in fitting lugs for cracks using magnetic particle or dye penetrant method. Clean corrosion, replace cracked parts before flight. Ream terminal fittings, install bushings per SB No. 942. Inspections required at specified intervals with regreasing and cadmium plating requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within 125 hours' time in service after May 2, 1964 (except serials 17658-17690: within 125 hours after AD effective date) and subsequent intervals as specified.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft, serial numbers 17586-17628, 17630-17632, 17634-17640, 17642-17652, 17658-17690, 17692-17710, 17718-17720, 17722-17724, 17903-17906, 17908-17930, 18012-18019, with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 942 or FAA-approved equivalent not accomplished.

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