AD 69-11-03

final rule

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

AD Number
69-11-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the control rod end of the rudder power control unit due to installation of units with Bertea Serial Number 760 through 818.

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Required Actions

Remove rudder power units (Boeing Part Number 10-60815) with Bertea Serial Number 760 through 818 and replace with units of the same part number but different serial numbers. The rod end (Bertea Part Number 60043-9 or Schafer Part Number YTD 112A) must be replaced following FAA-approved manufacturer instructions. Ferrying is restricted except under specific special flight permits.

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Compliance Time

Prior to next flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 707-300B and 707-300C series airplanes with specific serial numbers including AA 20170, PA 20030-20034 (excluding 20032), LU 20123, OA 20035, TP 19969, LY 20097, PK 19866, NW, RD, PK, and EJ serial numbers where Bertea-sourced rudder power control units are installed.

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Federal Register Abstract

Rudder Power Control Unit

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AD Number:
69-11-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 707-300B and 707-300C Series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Power Control Unit
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
707-300B Series | 707-300C 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 69-11-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-766

AD NUMBER:   69-11-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 707-300B and 707-300C Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   69-11-03 BOEING: Amdt. 39-766 applies to Model 707-300B and 707-300C series airplanes listed as follows. AA Serial No. 20170, PA Serial Nos. 20030, 20031, 20033, and 20034, LU Serial No. 20123, OA Serial No. 20035, TP Serial No. 19969, LY Serial No. 20097, PK Serial No. 19866, NW, RD, PK and EJ airplane serial numbers on which rudder power control units purchased as spares from Bertea have been installed.
Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent cracking of the control rod end of the rudder power control unit, accomplish the following:
Prior to next flight, remove any rudder power unit, Boeing Part Number 10-60815, having Bertea Serial Number 760 through 818 and replace with a power unit of the same part number but of a different serial number than noted above. Power units Numbers 760 through 818 may be returned to service when the rod end, Bertea Part Number 60043-9 (Schafer Part Number YTD 112A), has been replaced in accordance with FAA approved instructions from the manufacturer (Bertea). The airplane may not be ferried under the provisions of FAR 21.197(b) and (c). Airplanes may be ferried after issuance of individual special flight permits under the provisions of FAR 21.197(a)(1) and FAR 21.199 after a pre-takeoff determination that the rudder operates normally in the "Boost On" mode. Pursuant to FAR 21.199(a)(6), the limitations in the special flight permit will prohibit flights over congested areas or which may otherwise endanger persons or property on the ground.
This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated April 14, 1969.

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AD Number:
69-11-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 707-300B and 707-300C Series Airplanes
Subject:
Rudder Power Control Unit
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
707-300B Series | 707-300C 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: 69-11-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-766

AD NUMBER:   69-11-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 707-300B and 707-300C Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   69-11-03 BOEING: Amdt. 39-766 applies to Model 707-300B and 707-300C series airplanes listed as follows. AA Serial No. 20170, PA Serial Nos. 20030, 20031, 20033, and 20034, LU Serial No. 20123, OA Serial No. 20035, TP Serial No. 19969, LY Serial No. 20097, PK Serial No. 19866, NW, RD, PK and EJ airplane serial numbers on which rudder power control units purchased as spares from Bertea have been installed.
Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished.
To prevent cracking of the control rod end of the rudder power control unit, accomplish the following:
Prior to next flight, remove any rudder power unit, Boeing Part Number 10-60815, having Bertea Serial Number 760 through 818 and replace with a power unit of the same part number but of a different serial number than noted above. Power units Numbers 760 through 818 may be returned to service when the rod end, Bertea Part Number 60043-9 (Schafer Part Number YTD 112A), has been replaced in accordance with FAA approved instructions from the manufacturer (Bertea). The airplane may not be ferried under the provisions of FAR 21.197(b) and (c). Airplanes may be ferried after issuance of individual special flight permits under the provisions of FAR 21.197(a)(1) and FAR 21.199 after a pre-takeoff determination that the rudder operates normally in the "Boost On" mode. Pursuant to FAR 21.199(a)(6), the limitations in the special flight permit will prohibit flights over congested areas or which may otherwise endanger persons or property on the ground.
This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated April 14, 1969.

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