AD 66-27-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
66-27-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300 Series BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-400 Series BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the leading edge of the elevator nose structure in bays No. 4 and No. 5.

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Required Actions

Inspect elevators for cracks in bays No. 4 and No. 5 visually in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 2386 (R-1) or FAA-approved revision. Repair or replace cracked parts per FAA-approved Structural Repair Manual or Service Bulletin. Modifications per Service Bulletin No. 2386(R-1) discontinue repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within specified intervals based on model and time in service: 800/1,600 hours for 707-300/-400 with ≥20,000 hours; 200/400 hours for 707-300C with ≥2,000 hours; earlier intervals for lower time airplanes. Compliance required as indicated from effective date (November 9, 1966).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 Series airplanes.

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