AD 65-07-01

final rule
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BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft

AD Number
65-07-01
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 in the cabin lower sidewall panels in the return air system

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Required Actions

Install lower sidewall modifications including flame-resistant insulation, fire-stop air baffles, and metal grills in areas other than behind galleys and other equipment located flush against the cabin sidewall within 5,000 hours' time in service after March 20, 1964. Additionally, install similar modifications behind galleys and other equipment located flush against the cabin sidewall within 6,000 hours' time in service after March 20, 1964, following Boeing Service Bulletins or FAA-approved equivalents.

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Compliance Time

Within 5,000 hours' time in service after March 20, 1964 (for areas other than behind galleys) and within 6,000 hours' time in service after March 20, 1964 (for areas behind galleys)

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft

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