Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-02-15 · Effective 2001-03-22 · 66 FR 10359
Document
Document number
01-3695
Federal Register citation
66 FR 10359
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Boeing Model 707 Series
Publication date
2001-02-15
Effective date
2001-03-22
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-279-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 707 series airplanes, that requires modification of certain areas of the upper skin of the wing. This amendment is necessary to prevent cracking of the upper skin of the wing, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.