AD 65-01-02
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
Speed brake actuation during fuel jettisoning causes fuel to impinge on the horizontal stabilizer.
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Required Actions
Install a placard on the fuel dump chute panel stating 'Do not dump fuel with the speed brakes extended' and amend the Airplane Flight Manual's limitations section with the same instruction and a note against using full and rapid aileron control during fuel dumping. Equivalent wording may be used with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Dump Chute Panel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Fuel Dump Chute Panel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/23/1965 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: 65-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-16 AD NUMBER: 65-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 23, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-01-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-16 Part 39 Federal Register December 24, 1964. Applies to Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Flight tests have disclosed that speed brake actuation during fuel jettisoning causes fuel to impinge on the horizontal stabilizer. To correct this condition, accomplish the following: (a) Within 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: (1) Install a placard on the fuel dump chute panel in the cockpit that reads, "Do not dump fuel with the speed brakes extended." (2) Amend the limitations section of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual by adding the following two statements under fuel dumping limitations: (i) "Do not dump fuel with speed brakes extended." (ii) "NOTE: Do not use full and rapid aileron control while dumping fuel." (b) Equivalent wording, subject to prior approval by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, may be used in lieu of that specified in this AD. This directive effective January 23, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Fuel Dump Chute Panel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/23/1965 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: 65-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-16 AD NUMBER: 65-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 23, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-01-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-16 Part 39 Federal Register December 24, 1964. Applies to Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated. Flight tests have disclosed that speed brake actuation during fuel jettisoning causes fuel to impinge on the horizontal stabilizer. To correct this condition, accomplish the following: (a) Within 500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished: (1) Install a placard on the fuel dump chute panel in the cockpit that reads, "Do not dump fuel with the speed brakes extended." (2) Amend the limitations section of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual by adding the following two statements under fuel dumping limitations: (i) "Do not dump fuel with speed brakes extended." (ii) "NOTE: Do not use full and rapid aileron control while dumping fuel." (b) Equivalent wording, subject to prior approval by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, may be used in lieu of that specified in this AD. This directive effective January 23, 1965. FOOTER:
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