AD 69-12-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes

AD Number
69-12-02
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 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Long Body BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Short Body BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-200 BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300 Series BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-400 Series BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720 Series BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720B Series BOEING 707/720 and 727 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The takeoff warning system may not arm at the correct thrust lever position, and flight crews may not be adequately informed of system characteristics, potentially leading to undetected unsafe conditions during takeoff such as incorrect stabilizer trim, flap settings, or speed brake position.

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Required Actions

Modify the takeoff warning actuating switch installation per Boeing Service Bulletins 2384 (707/720 series) and 27-102 (727 series) or equivalent, and revise the Airplane Flight Manual's warning horn section as specified for different model configurations.

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Compliance Time

within 1000 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing 707/720 and 727 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 2384 and 27-102, including specific models like 707-100, -200, -300 series, 727, and variants as detailed in the AD.

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