Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2000-12-04 · Effective 2001-01-08 · 65 FR 75588
Document
Document number
00-30397
Federal Register citation
65 FR 75588
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series
Publication date
2000-12-04
Effective date
2001-01-08
FAA docket
Docket No. 99-NM-378-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Boeing Model 707 and 720 series airplanes, that requires repetitive inspections of certain stringers and around certain fastener holes of the lower skin of the wings to detect fatigue cracking, and repair, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct such cracking and consequent damage to adjacent structure, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.