AD 67-23-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes

AD Number
67-23-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100 Long Body BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Long Body BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Short Body BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-200 BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300 Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-400 Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720 Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720B Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Explosion of fuel vapors in the fuel tanks as a result of lightning-induced ignition at the fuel tank vent outlet.

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Required Actions

Install a flame and explosion suppression system in the fuel tank vent outlet system or install an auxiliary vent tube with flame arrester to the vent system surge tank, both approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

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Compliance Time

within the next 7,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes, except 707-300B and -300C Series.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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