AD 69-20-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720B Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-200F Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727C Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Electrical overloads of circuits using Wood Electric Corporation three-phase circuit breakers (Boeing P/N BAC-C18L( ))
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Required Actions
Replace all Wood Electric Corp. three-phase circuit breakers (Boeing P/N BAC-C18L( )) in accordance with specified Boeing Service Bulletins or equivalent FAA-approved replacements.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707, 720, 727, and 737 series airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Electrical Overloads Of Circuits
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-20-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-20-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Electrical Overloads Of Circuits Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1969 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: 69-20-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-854 AD NUMBER: 69-20-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-20-06 BOEING: Amdt. 39-854. Applies to Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 series airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent hazardous conditions resulting from electrical overloads of circuits using Wood Electric Corporation three-phase circuit breakers (Boeing P/N BAC-C18L( )) accomplish the following: Replace all Wood Electric Corp. three-phase circuit breakers (Boeing P/N BAC- C18L( )) in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 2897, dated May 21, 1969, and No. 2898, dated May 1, 1969, (707 and 720 airplanes) or later FAA approved revisions; Service Bulletin No. 24-48, dated May 21, 1969, (727 airplanes), or later FAA approved revisions; and Service Bulletin No. 24-1011, dated May 21, 1969 (737 airplanes), or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent replacement approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective October 30, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-20-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-20-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Electrical Overloads Of Circuits Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/30/1969 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: 69-20-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-854 AD NUMBER: 69-20-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 30, 1969. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-20-06 BOEING: Amdt. 39-854. Applies to Model 707, 720, 727 and 737 series airplanes. Compliance required within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent hazardous conditions resulting from electrical overloads of circuits using Wood Electric Corporation three-phase circuit breakers (Boeing P/N BAC-C18L( )) accomplish the following: Replace all Wood Electric Corp. three-phase circuit breakers (Boeing P/N BAC- C18L( )) in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 2897, dated May 21, 1969, and No. 2898, dated May 1, 1969, (707 and 720 airplanes) or later FAA approved revisions; Service Bulletin No. 24-48, dated May 21, 1969, (727 airplanes), or later FAA approved revisions; and Service Bulletin No. 24-1011, dated May 21, 1969 (737 airplanes), or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent replacement approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective October 30, 1969. FOOTER:
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