AD 83-24-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720 Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 720B Series | BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks or corrosion in lower rudder tab control rod assemblies that have been in service more than 5 years.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect lower rudder tab control rod assemblies in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 3424. Replace any rod assembly exhibiting cracks or corrosion with new or reconditioned parts. Use alternate means of compliance if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 21 months, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 24 months.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707 and 720 series aircraft certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tab Control Rod Assys
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Tab Control Rod Assys Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1984 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: 83-24-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4774 AD NUMBER: 83-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-24-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-4774. Applies to Model 707 and 720 series aircraft certificated in all categories. Accomplish the following within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 21 months, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 24 months: A. Visually inspect the lower rudder tab control rod assemblies, including all dash numbers, which have been in service more than 5 years, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 3424, dated July 1, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions. B. Replace any rod assembly exhibiting cracks or corrosion with a new or reconditioned rod assembly. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Aircraft may be ferried to a base for maintenance in accordance with Section 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. E. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of an operator, if the request contains substantiating data to justify the adjustment period. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-24-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-24-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft Subject: Tab Control Rod Assys Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1984 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: 83-24-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4774 AD NUMBER: 83-24-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707 and 720 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-24-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-4774. Applies to Model 707 and 720 series aircraft certificated in all categories. Accomplish the following within 120 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 21 months, and at intervals thereafter not to exceed 24 months: A. Visually inspect the lower rudder tab control rod assemblies, including all dash numbers, which have been in service more than 5 years, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 3424, dated July 1, 1983, or later FAA approved revisions. B. Replace any rod assembly exhibiting cracks or corrosion with a new or reconditioned rod assembly. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. Aircraft may be ferried to a base for maintenance in accordance with Section 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. E. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of an operator, if the request contains substantiating data to justify the adjustment period. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1984. FOOTER:
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