AD 88-25-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the horizontal stabilizer.
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Required Actions
Install structural improvement kits on the horizontal stabilizer outer panels and center section per specified service bulletins. Rework the clevis fittings per specified service bulletins if previously modified with earlier revisions. Compliance constitutes termination of this AD and prior ADs 77-16-11 and 78-01-04.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 8,000 total landings or within one year after the effective date of this AD, depending on modification status.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/30/1988 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300 Series | 707-300B Series | 707-300C Series | 707-400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 88-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6072 AD NUMBER: 88-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 30, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-25-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-6072. Applies to all Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. NOTE: The inspections required by AD 85-12-01 are not changed by this action. To prevent the separation of the horizontal stabilizer, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes on which the modification required by AD 79-01-06 has not been accomplished: Prior to the accumulation of 8,000 total landings, install structural improvement kits on the horizontal stabilizer outer panels and center section in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3313, Revision 9, dated February 25, 1988, Boeing Service Bulletin 3253, Revision 3, dated February 25, 1988, and Boeing Service Bulletin 3331, Revision 3, dated June 15, 1979. B. For airplanes which have been modified in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin A3313, Revision 8, or earlier revisions, or Boeing Service Bulletin 3253, Revision 2, or earlier revisions, in compliance with AD 79-01-06: Within one year after the effective date of this AD, rework the clevis fittings in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3313, Revision 9, dated February 25, 1988, and Boeing Service Bulletin 3253, Revision 3, dated February 25, 1988. C. Accomplishment of the modification requirements of this AD, constitutes terminating action for this AD and AD's 77-16-11 and 78-01-04. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. E. 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment supersedes AD 79-01-06, Amendment 39-3388, effective February 10, 1979. This amendment, 39-6072, becomes effective December 30, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes Subject: Horizontal Stabilizers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/30/1988 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 707-300 Series | 707-300B Series | 707-300C Series | 707-400 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: 88-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6072 AD NUMBER: 88-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 707-300, -300B, -300C and -400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 30, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-25-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-6072. Applies to all Model 707-300, -300B, -300C, and -400 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. NOTE: The inspections required by AD 85-12-01 are not changed by this action. To prevent the separation of the horizontal stabilizer, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes on which the modification required by AD 79-01-06 has not been accomplished: Prior to the accumulation of 8,000 total landings, install structural improvement kits on the horizontal stabilizer outer panels and center section in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3313, Revision 9, dated February 25, 1988, Boeing Service Bulletin 3253, Revision 3, dated February 25, 1988, and Boeing Service Bulletin 3331, Revision 3, dated June 15, 1979. B. For airplanes which have been modified in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin A3313, Revision 8, or earlier revisions, or Boeing Service Bulletin 3253, Revision 2, or earlier revisions, in compliance with AD 79-01-06: Within one year after the effective date of this AD, rework the clevis fittings in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin A3313, Revision 9, dated February 25, 1988, and Boeing Service Bulletin 3253, Revision 3, dated February 25, 1988. C. Accomplishment of the modification requirements of this AD, constitutes terminating action for this AD and AD's 77-16-11 and 78-01-04. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. E. 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment supersedes AD 79-01-06, Amendment 39-3388, effective February 10, 1979. This amendment, 39-6072, becomes effective December 30, 1988. FOOTER:
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