AD 65-13-01
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
Service experience has shown the need for certain modifications in the horizontal stabilizer trim control and position warning systems.
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Required Actions
Modify stabilizer trim green band rigging and limit, stabilizer trim electrical limit, stabilizer trim actuator moisture control, and actuator assembly secondary brake in accordance with specified Boeing Service Bulletins or equivalent approved methods.
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Compliance Time
Within 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and within 5,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft as listed in Boeing Service Bulletins No. 1699(R-1)B, 1990, 1854, 1854A, and 1946(R-1)
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Control and Position Warning Systems
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Control and Position Warning Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/20/1965 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: 65-13-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-81 AD NUMBER: 65-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-13-01 BOEING: Amdt. 39-81 Part 39 Federal Register June 15, 1965. Applies to Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. Service experience has shown the need for certain modifications in the horizontal stabilizer trim control and position warning systems. Accordingly, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD: (1) On Models 707 and 720 Series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1699(R-1)B, modify stabilizer trim green band rigging and limit in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1699 (R-1)B, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (2) On Model 707 Series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1990, modify stabilizer trim electrical limit in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1990, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Within 5,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD: (1) On all Models 707 and 720 Series airplanes, modify stabilizer trim actuator moisture control in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletins Nos. 1854 and 1854A, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (2) On all Models 707 and 720 Series airplanes, modify actuator assembly secondary brake in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1946(R-1), or later FAA- approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This directive effective July 15, 1965. Revised August 14, 1965. Revised October 20, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Control and Position Warning Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/20/1965 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: 65-13-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-81 AD NUMBER: 65-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 20, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-13-01 BOEING: Amdt. 39-81 Part 39 Federal Register June 15, 1965. Applies to Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. Service experience has shown the need for certain modifications in the horizontal stabilizer trim control and position warning systems. Accordingly, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD: (1) On Models 707 and 720 Series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1699(R-1)B, modify stabilizer trim green band rigging and limit in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1699 (R-1)B, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (2) On Model 707 Series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1990, modify stabilizer trim electrical limit in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1990, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Within 5,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD: (1) On all Models 707 and 720 Series airplanes, modify stabilizer trim actuator moisture control in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletins Nos. 1854 and 1854A, or later FAA-approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (2) On all Models 707 and 720 Series airplanes, modify actuator assembly secondary brake in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 1946(R-1), or later FAA- approved revision, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This directive effective July 15, 1965. Revised August 14, 1965. Revised October 20, 1965. FOOTER:
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