AD 86-20-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of engine core cowl door due to failure of the pylon support brackets and cowl door attachment hardware.
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Required Actions
Modify core cowl doors and pylon support brackets per Tracor Aviation Alert Service Bulletins AQ707-71-006, AQ707-71-012, AQ707-71-013 and Service Bulletins Q707-71-007, Q707-71-009, Q707-71-010, or later FAA-approved revisions. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within 150 hours time in service or within 30 days, whichever occurs earlier after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707-300 Series airplanes modified with Supplemental Type Certificate SA2699NM
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Federal Register Abstract
Cowl Doors and Pylon Brackets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-20-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-20-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes Subject: Cowl Doors and Pylon Brackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/13/1986 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300 Series | 707-300B Series | 707-300C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-20-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5426 AD NUMBER: 86-20-05 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 13, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-20-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-5426. Applies to Boeing Model 707-300 series airplanes modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2699NM, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent loss of engine core cowl door, within 150 hours time in service, or within 30 days, whichever occurs earlier after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A. Modify the core cowl doors and pylon support brackets in accordance with Tracor Aviation Alert Service Bulletins AQ707-71-006, Revision 1, dated February 18, 1986; AQ707-71-012, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986; AQ707-71-013, dated September 4, 1986; and Tracor Aviation Service Bulletins Q707-71-007, dated March 7, 1986; Q707-71-009, Revision 1, dated July 9, 1986; Q707-71-010, dated May 30, 1986; or later FAA-approved revisions. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with 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 Tracor Aviation, Inc., 495 South Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California 93117, Attention: Customer Services. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. This amendment becomes effective October 13, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-20-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-20-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes Subject: Cowl Doors and Pylon Brackets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/13/1986 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300 Series | 707-300B Series | 707-300C 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: 86-20-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5426 AD NUMBER: 86-20-05 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 13, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-20-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-5426. Applies to Boeing Model 707-300 series airplanes modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2699NM, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent loss of engine core cowl door, within 150 hours time in service, or within 30 days, whichever occurs earlier after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: A. Modify the core cowl doors and pylon support brackets in accordance with Tracor Aviation Alert Service Bulletins AQ707-71-006, Revision 1, dated February 18, 1986; AQ707-71-012, Revision 1, dated September 5, 1986; AQ707-71-013, dated September 4, 1986; and Tracor Aviation Service Bulletins Q707-71-007, dated March 7, 1986; Q707-71-009, Revision 1, dated July 9, 1986; Q707-71-010, dated May 30, 1986; or later FAA-approved revisions. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with 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 Tracor Aviation, Inc., 495 South Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California 93117, Attention: Customer Services. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. This amendment becomes effective October 13, 1986. FOOTER:
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