AD 74-10-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the upper wing splice plate and upper rib cap at wing station 360.
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Required Actions
X-Ray or low frequency eddy current inspect the upper wing surface splice plate and rib cap at wing station 360 within specified flight limits. Repair cracks prior to further flight or install external doubler as per Boeing Service Bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 flights after the effective date for airplanes with more than 24,000 flights, or within the next 50 flights after the effective date for airplanes with more than 17,000 flights.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707-100 series, -100B series, and -200 series airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Upper Wing Surface
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-10-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-10-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes Subject: Upper Wing Surface Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/21/1977 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-100 Long Body | 707-100B Long Body | 707-100B Short Body | 707-200 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 74-10-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2825 AD NUMBER: 74-10-09 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 21, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-10-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-1838 as amended by Amendment 39-2825. Applies to Boeing Model 707-100 series, -100B series and -200 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks in the upper wing splice plate and upper rib cap at wing station 360, accomplish the following: Unless X-Ray or low frequency eddy current inspected within the last 300 flights, X-Ray or low frequency eddy current inspect the upper wing surface splice plate and rib cap at wing station 360 within the next 25 flights after the effective date of this AD, on airplanes with more than 24,000 flights, or within the next 50 flights after the effective date of this AD, on airplanes with more than 17,000 flights in accordance with instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 3160 dated April 19, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Northwest Region. If cracks are found, repair prior to further flight in accordance with Part VII or VIII or install external doubler in accordance with Part IX of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 2576, Revision 2, or later approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. The Manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents may obtain copies upon request to The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington. Amendment 39-1838 became effective on May 10, 1974. This amendment 39-2825 becomes effective February 21, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-10-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-10-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes Subject: Upper Wing Surface Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 02/21/1977 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-100 Long Body | 707-100B Long Body | 707-100B Short Body | 707-200 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: 74-10-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2825 AD NUMBER: 74-10-09 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707-100, -100B and -200 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 21, 1977. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-10-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-1838 as amended by Amendment 39-2825. Applies to Boeing Model 707-100 series, -100B series and -200 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To detect cracks in the upper wing splice plate and upper rib cap at wing station 360, accomplish the following: Unless X-Ray or low frequency eddy current inspected within the last 300 flights, X-Ray or low frequency eddy current inspect the upper wing surface splice plate and rib cap at wing station 360 within the next 25 flights after the effective date of this AD, on airplanes with more than 24,000 flights, or within the next 50 flights after the effective date of this AD, on airplanes with more than 17,000 flights in accordance with instructions in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin No. 3160 dated April 19, 1974, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Northwest Region. If cracks are found, repair prior to further flight in accordance with Part VII or VIII or install external doubler in accordance with Part IX of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 2576, Revision 2, or later approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. The Manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents may obtain copies upon request to The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, Boeing Field, Seattle, Washington. Amendment 39-1838 became effective on May 10, 1974. This amendment 39-2825 becomes effective February 21, 1977. FOOTER:
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