AD 87-06-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-06-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300B Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 707-300C Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of engine cowl due to failure of the nose cowl extension attach bolt, bolt spacer, aft flange of the nose cowl extension, or engine case.

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Required Actions

Inspect and rework as required each engine nose cowl extension attach bolt, bolt spacer, aft flange of the nose cowl extension, and engine case per Tracor Service Bulletin Q707-71-016, Rev 1 or later FAA-approved revision. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197/199 to operate to a base for AD compliance.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 50 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, 707-300B Series, 707-300C Series airplanes modified with STC SA2699NM.

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Federal Register Abstract

Nose Cowl Extention

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AD Number:
87-06-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Nose Cowl Extention
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/30/1987
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 87-06-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5581

AD NUMBER:   87-06-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 30, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-06-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5581. 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 cowl, within the next 50 hours time in service, or within 30 days, whichever occurs earlier after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

A. Inspect and rework as required, each engine nose cowl extension attach bolt, bolt spacer, aft flange of the nose cowl extension and the engine case in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Tracor Service Bulletin Q707-71-016, Revision 1, dated January 2, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision.

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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Tracor Aviation, Inc., 495 South Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California 93117, Attention: Customer Services. This information may be examined at 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 March 30, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-06-03
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Nose Cowl Extention
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/30/1987
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: 87-06-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5581

AD NUMBER:   87-06-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 30, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-06-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5581. 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 cowl, within the next 50 hours time in service, or within 30 days, whichever occurs earlier after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

A. Inspect and rework as required, each engine nose cowl extension attach bolt, bolt spacer, aft flange of the nose cowl extension and the engine case in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of Tracor Service Bulletin Q707-71-016, Revision 1, dated January 2, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision.

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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Tracor Aviation, Inc., 495 South Fairview Avenue, Goleta, California 93117, Attention: Customer Services. This information may be examined at 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 March 30, 1987.

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