AD 85-12-01 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Federal Register Abstract
Significant Structural Detail Inspection
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-12-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-12-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes Subject: Significant Structural Detail Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/14/1986 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: 85-12-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5439 AD NUMBER: 85-12-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 14, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-12-01 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-5073 as amended by Amendment 39-5439. Applies to Model 707/720 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated in the body of the AD. To ensure continuing structural integrity, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Within 180 days after the effective date of the amendment, incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program which requires accomplishment of the inspection and repairs, as necessary, of each Significant Structural Detail (SSD) as listed in Boeing Document D6-44860, Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID), Revision M, or later FAA-approved revision. The revision to the maintenance program must include procedures to notify the manufacturer when SSD's are found cracked. The inspection thresholds, repetitive inspection intervals, inspection techniques, and terminating action for each SSD are listed in the SSID. Incorporate this revision to the maintenance program in accordance with paragraphs B., C., and D., below. B. The increase of inspection intervals in accordance with Section 5.2 of Boeing Document D6-44860, Revision M, is not permitted, except as provided in paragraphs F. and G., below. C. Inspect each Significant Structural Detail (SSD) which has exceeded the initial threshold specified in Boeing Document D6-44860, Revision M, within 180 days after the effective date of this amendment. Significant Structural Details which are below the inspection thresholds specified in Boeing Document D6-44860, Revision M, must have an initial inspection within 180 days after the effective date of this amendment or prior to reaching the threshold, whichever is later. Accomplish these inspections in accordance with Boeing Document D6- 44860, Revision M, or later FAA-approved revisions. D. If cracks are found, prior to further flight: (1) replace with a serviceable FAA approved part of the same part number, or an FAA approved replacement part provided by the manufacturer; or (2) repair in accordance with the Boeing Structural Repair Manual or repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Aircraft may be ferried to a maintenance base for repair in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199. F. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. G. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Principal 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, if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. H. Operators who have acceptably incorporated the requirements of paragraph A., above, into their approved maintenance program, including the limitations listed in paragraphs B., C. and D., above, are exempt from the provisions of this AD. I. Significant Structural Details (SSD) which are the subject of separate AD action are exempted from the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. Amendment 39-5073 became effective July 5, 1985. This amendment, 39-5439, becomes effective November 14, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-12-01_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-12-01 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes Subject: Significant Structural Detail Inspection Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/14/1986 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: 85-12-01 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5439 AD NUMBER: 85-12-01 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707/720 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 14, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-12-01 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-5073 as amended by Amendment 39-5439. Applies to Model 707/720 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated in the body of the AD. To ensure continuing structural integrity, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Within 180 days after the effective date of the amendment, incorporate a revision into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program which requires accomplishment of the inspection and repairs, as necessary, of each Significant Structural Detail (SSD) as listed in Boeing Document D6-44860, Supplemental Structural Inspection Document (SSID), Revision M, or later FAA-approved revision. The revision to the maintenance program must include procedures to notify the manufacturer when SSD's are found cracked. The inspection thresholds, repetitive inspection intervals, inspection techniques, and terminating action for each SSD are listed in the SSID. Incorporate this revision to the maintenance program in accordance with paragraphs B., C., and D., below. B. The increase of inspection intervals in accordance with Section 5.2 of Boeing Document D6-44860, Revision M, is not permitted, except as provided in paragraphs F. and G., below. C. Inspect each Significant Structural Detail (SSD) which has exceeded the initial threshold specified in Boeing Document D6-44860, Revision M, within 180 days after the effective date of this amendment. Significant Structural Details which are below the inspection thresholds specified in Boeing Document D6-44860, Revision M, must have an initial inspection within 180 days after the effective date of this amendment or prior to reaching the threshold, whichever is later. Accomplish these inspections in accordance with Boeing Document D6- 44860, Revision M, or later FAA-approved revisions. D. If cracks are found, prior to further flight: (1) replace with a serviceable FAA approved part of the same part number, or an FAA approved replacement part provided by the manufacturer; or (2) repair in accordance with the Boeing Structural Repair Manual or repair in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Aircraft may be ferried to a maintenance base for repair in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199. F. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. G. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Principal 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, if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. H. Operators who have acceptably incorporated the requirements of paragraph A., above, into their approved maintenance program, including the limitations listed in paragraphs B., C. and D., above, are exempt from the provisions of this AD. I. Significant Structural Details (SSD) which are the subject of separate AD action are exempted from the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. Amendment 39-5073 became effective July 5, 1985. This amendment, 39-5439, becomes effective November 14, 1986. FOOTER:
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