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 |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C 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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Federal Register Abstract
Cargo Door and Escape Hatch Heater Blankets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series Subject: Cargo Door and Escape Hatch Heater Blankets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1968 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-100 Long Body | 707-100B Long Body | 707-100B Short Body | 707-200 | 707-300 Series | 707-300B S...Show more 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: 68-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-595 AD NUMBER: 68-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-10-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-595. Applies to 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, which have not been modified in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin No. SB-2 dated October 4, 1967, including Modification No. 2 dated December 11, 1967. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fires in the cargo door and escape hatch heater blankets, accomplish the following: 1. Deactivate the "Passenger Cabin Blanket Heater" switch on the flight engineer's panel and placard switch "Inoperative", and deactivate the "Main Cargo Door Heater" circuit breaker or breakers on the pilot's overhead circuit breaker panel. Secure the circuit breaker(s) in the "OFF" position to prevent inadvertent activation, and placard the breaker(s) "Inoperative". 2. Deactivate the "Passenger Cabin Blanket Heater" switch on the flight engineer's panel and placard it "Inoperative" and deactivate the "Escape Hatch Heater" circuit breaker or breakers on the pilot's overhead circuit breaker panel. Secure the circuit breaker(s) in the "OFF" position to prevent inadvertent activation, and placard the circuit breaker(s) "Inoperative". 3. The heater blankets may be re-activated upon accomplishment of G.E. Service Bulletin No. SB-2 dated October 4, 1967, including Modification No. 2 dated December 11, 1967, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Western Region. This amendment becomes effective May 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series Subject: Cargo Door and Escape Hatch Heater Blankets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/11/1968 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-100 Long Body | 707-100B Long Body | 707-100B Short Body | 707-200 | 707-300 Series | 707-300B S...Show more 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: 68-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-595 AD NUMBER: 68-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 and 727 Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 11, 1968. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-10-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-595. Applies to 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, which have not been modified in accordance with General Electric Service Bulletin No. SB-2 dated October 4, 1967, including Modification No. 2 dated December 11, 1967. Compliance required within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent fires in the cargo door and escape hatch heater blankets, accomplish the following: 1. Deactivate the "Passenger Cabin Blanket Heater" switch on the flight engineer's panel and placard switch "Inoperative", and deactivate the "Main Cargo Door Heater" circuit breaker or breakers on the pilot's overhead circuit breaker panel. Secure the circuit breaker(s) in the "OFF" position to prevent inadvertent activation, and placard the breaker(s) "Inoperative". 2. Deactivate the "Passenger Cabin Blanket Heater" switch on the flight engineer's panel and placard it "Inoperative" and deactivate the "Escape Hatch Heater" circuit breaker or breakers on the pilot's overhead circuit breaker panel. Secure the circuit breaker(s) in the "OFF" position to prevent inadvertent activation, and placard the circuit breaker(s) "Inoperative". 3. The heater blankets may be re-activated upon accomplishment of G.E. Service Bulletin No. SB-2 dated October 4, 1967, including Modification No. 2 dated December 11, 1967, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Western Region. This amendment becomes effective May 11, 1968. FOOTER:
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