AD 72-10-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720B Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of escape slide retention at the forward and aft passenger doors due to failure of the two spring pins in the floor attach fitting.
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Required Actions
Replace the two spring pins in the floor attach fitting with new spring pins in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 3078, dated January 10, 1972, or later FAA-approved revision, or equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 500 hours in service after the effective date of the A.D.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series airplanes utilizing single attachment point escape slides listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 3078 or later FAA-approved revision.
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Federal Register Abstract
Passenger Doors
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes Subject: Passenger Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/07/1972 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: 72-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1444 AD NUMBER: 72-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 7, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-10-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-1444. Applies to 707 and 720 Series Airplanes utilizing single attachment point escape slides listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 3078, dated January 10, 1972, or later FAA-approved revision. To preclude loss of escape slide retention at the forward and aft passenger doors accomplish the following: Within the next 500 hours in service after the effective date of the A.D., unless previously accomplished, replace the two spring pins in the floor attach fitting with new spring pins in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 3078, dated January 10, 1972, or later FAA- approved revision, or equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective June 7, 1972. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-10-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-10-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes Subject: Passenger Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/07/1972 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: 72-10-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1444 AD NUMBER: 72-10-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 7, 1972. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-10-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-1444. Applies to 707 and 720 Series Airplanes utilizing single attachment point escape slides listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 3078, dated January 10, 1972, or later FAA-approved revision. To preclude loss of escape slide retention at the forward and aft passenger doors accomplish the following: Within the next 500 hours in service after the effective date of the A.D., unless previously accomplished, replace the two spring pins in the floor attach fitting with new spring pins in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 3078, dated January 10, 1972, or later FAA- approved revision, or equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective June 7, 1972. FOOTER:
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