AD 85-12-01 R1

final rule
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BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes

AD Number
85-12-01 R1
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 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Long Body BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-100B Short Body BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-200 BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300 Series BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-400 Series BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720 Series BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 720B Series BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in Significant Structural Details (SSD) listed in Boeing Document D6-44860, Revision M, could lead to structural failure.

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Required Actions

Incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program requiring inspection and repairs of listed SSDs. Inspect each SSD exceeding thresholds within 180 days after the effective date or before reaching thresholds. Repair or replace cracked parts prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 180 days after the effective date of the amendment or prior to reaching the threshold, whichever is later, and prior to further flight if cracks are found.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 707/720 series airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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