AD 65-19-03

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes

AD Number
65-19-03
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 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Long Body BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Short Body BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-200 BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300 Series BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-400 Series BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720 Series BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720B Series BOEING Models 707 and 720 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the left-hand and right-hand frames at specific body stations and waterline locations could lead to structural failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect visually for cracks in frames at specified body stations and waterline locations. Rework cracked frames before further flight using approved methods. Repetitive inspections required at intervals not exceeding 1,200 hours' time in service unless discontinued after rework.

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Compliance Time

Compliance required as indicated in paragraphs (a) and (b) for Model 720 Series, and (d) and (e) for Model 707 Series, based on time in service thresholds and intervals.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Models 707 and 720 Series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 2014 (R-2).

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