AD 68-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
Unsafe Condition
Cargo door and escape hatch heater blankets (G. E. P/N 8921165G1 through G7, Boeing P/N 10-60911-9 through -15) may cause fires if not modified per General Electric SB-2 dated October 4, 1967, including Modification No. 2 dated December 11, 1967.
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Required Actions
Deactivate and placard 'Inoperative' the Passenger Cabin Blanket Heater switch on the flight engineer's panel, deactivate and secure in 'OFF' position the Main Cargo Door Heater and Escape Hatch Heater circuit breakers on the pilot's overhead panel, and placard all deactivated components 'Inoperative'.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707 and 727 Series airplanes equipped with G. E. cargo door and escape hatch heater blankets P/N 8921165G1 through G7, Boeing P/N 10-60911-9 through -15, not modified per General Electric SB-2 and Modification No. 2.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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