AD 79-10-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Horizontal Stabilizer Modification
Required Actions
Modify the horizontal stabilizer in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 3356 or an approved alternative method by December 31, 1980.
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Compliance Time
No later than December 31, 1980
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C airplanes noted in Boeing Service Bulletin 3356
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-10-16.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-10-16 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/25/1979 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300 Series | 707-300B Series | 707-300C Series | 707-400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-10-16 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3474 AD NUMBER: 79-10-16 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 25, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-10-16 BOEING: Amendment 39-3474. Applies to all Boeing 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C airplanes noted in Boeing Service Bulletin 3356: No later than December 31, 1980, modify the horizontal stabilizer in accordance with the terminating action specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 3356, 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 from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA, Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective June 25, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-10-16.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-10-16 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/25/1979 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300 Series | 707-300B Series | 707-300C Series | 707-400 Series 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: 79-10-16 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3474 AD NUMBER: 79-10-16 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 25, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-10-16 BOEING: Amendment 39-3474. Applies to all Boeing 707-300/-400/-300B/-300C airplanes noted in Boeing Service Bulletin 3356: No later than December 31, 1980, modify the horizontal stabilizer in accordance with the terminating action specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 3356, 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 from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA, Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective June 25, 1979. FOOTER:
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