- Effective
- October 2, 1965
- Models
- 707-300B Series, 707-300C Series, 720B Series
- Registered aircraft
- 6 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Large airplane
- Amendment
- 39-130
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The airworthiness directive
65-21-02 BOEING: Amdt. 39-130 Part 39 Federal Register September 2, 1965. Applies to Models 707B, 707C, and 720B Series Airplanes.
Compliance required within the next 1,200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.
The forward thrust reverser indicating light switch striker bracket may be distorted by reverser actuation impact loads resulting in false indications of reverser operation. To correct this condition, accomplish the following:
(a) Replace existing sheet metal striker brackets, P/N 66-14396-1, with cast striker bracket, P/N 69-31381-1 or equivalent in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 2039 dated December 21, 1964 or later FAA-approved revision.
(b) Approval of any equivalent means shall be processed through the Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, Los Angeles, California.
NOTE. - Western Airlines EA 720-20165, dated September 6, 1964, is an equivalent that has been approved by the Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
This directive effective October 2, 1965.
Affected TCDS · 2
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 6
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1977 | 1 |
4 with no year recorded