AD 74-10-13

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes

AD Number
74-10-13
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 Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Long Body BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Short Body BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-200 BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300 Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-400 Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720 Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720B Series BOEING Model 707 and 720 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Excessive non-recoverable internal hydraulic leakage in the auxiliary hydraulic system and possible loss of aircraft direction control at critical air speeds.

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Required Actions

Inspect auxiliary hydraulic system for internal leakage per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 3154 or equivalent method. Replace or rework components if leakage is 1.0 GPM or greater. For leakage ≥3.0 GPM, replace or overhaul components before further flight. Adjust inspection intervals with FAA approval.

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Compliance Time

Within specified intervals (300 or 600 hours time in service after effective date, then every 2,000 hours time in service).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 707 and 720 airplanes with 6,000 hours or more time in service.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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