AD 65-21-02

final rule
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BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes

AD Number
65-21-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720B Series BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The forward thrust reverser indicating light switch striker bracket may be distorted by reverser actuation impact loads resulting in false indications of reverser operation.

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Required Actions

Replace existing sheet metal striker brackets, P/N 66-14396-1, with cast striker bracket, P/N 69-31381-1 or equivalent in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 2039 dated December 21, 1964 or later FAA-approved revision. Approval of any equivalent means must be processed through the Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, Los Angeles, California.

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Compliance Time

within the next 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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