AD 65-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Federal Register Abstract
Thrust Reverser Indicating Light Switch Striker Bracket
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes Subject: Thrust Reverser Indicating Light Switch Striker Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/02/1965 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300B Series | 707-300C Series | 720B Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 65-21-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-130 AD NUMBER: 65-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-21-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-130 Part 39 Federal Register September 2, 1965. Applies to Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. The forward thrust reverser indicating light switch striker bracket may be distorted by reverser actuation impact loads resulting in false indications of reverser operation. To correct this condition, accomplish the following: (a) 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. (b) Approval of any equivalent means shall be processed through the Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, Los Angeles, California. NOTE. - Western Airlines EA 720-20165, dated September 6, 1964, is an equivalent that has been approved by the Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This directive effective October 2, 1965. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_65-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 65-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes Subject: Thrust Reverser Indicating Light Switch Striker Bracket Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/02/1965 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300B Series | 707-300C Series | 720B Series 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: 65-21-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-130 AD NUMBER: 65-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1965. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 65-21-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-130 Part 39 Federal Register September 2, 1965. Applies to Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. The forward thrust reverser indicating light switch striker bracket may be distorted by reverser actuation impact loads resulting in false indications of reverser operation. To correct this condition, accomplish the following: (a) 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. (b) Approval of any equivalent means shall be processed through the Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, Los Angeles, California. NOTE. - Western Airlines EA 720-20165, dated September 6, 1964, is an equivalent that has been approved by the Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This directive effective October 2, 1965. FOOTER:
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