# Boeing 707-131B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 138360P - Manufacturer (registry): BOEING - Model: 707-131B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 4 ยท Turbo-jet - Seats: 192 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 466 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 4A21](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A21) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: The Boeing Company - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-707-131b Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (17) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB MKC82IA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82IA042), Mar 8, 1982: Boeing 707-131B (N6728), Las Vegas, NV, incident, no damage, 1 fatal - [NTSB MKC81FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FA038), Jun 3, 1981: Boeing 707 (N6728), St Louis, MO, no damage - [NTSB CHI78IA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78IA056), Aug 6, 1978: Boeing 707 (N746TW), Chicago, IL, incident, no damage - [NTSB IAD76II016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76II016), Sep 14, 1975: Boeing 707 (N758TW), Edwardsville, IL, incident, minor damage - [NTSB MKC76AK038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK038), Aug 13, 1975: Boeing 707 (N6726), Bloomington, IN, no damage - [NTSB OAK74AP049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP049), Apr 1, 1974: Boeing 707 (N756TW), Rosewood, OH, no damage - [NTSB LAX74AL053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL053), Jan 16, 1974: Boeing 707 (N757TW), Los Angeles, CA, destroyed - [NTSB MKC73AK031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK031), Nov 1, 1972: Boeing 707 (N784TW), St.Louis, MO, minor damage - [NTSB NYC72AN079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN079), Dec 12, 1971: Boeing 707 (N781TW), Kingston, NY, no damage - [NTSB IAD71II011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71II011), Oct 16, 1970: Boeing 707 (N799TW), Dulles Intl Apt, DC, incident, minor damage - [NTSB DIA69I0056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69I0056), Apr 19, 1969: Boeing 707 (N751TW), Dulles Int Apt, VA, incident, no damage - [NTSB DIA69A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69A0040), Feb 2, 1969: Boeing 707 (N750TW), Dulles Airport, VA, substantial damage - [NTSB DCA66A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA66A0005), Dec 4, 1965: Boeing 707 131B (N748TW), Carmel, NY, substantial damage, 4 fatal - [NTSB MKC66A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC66A0002), Jul 6, 1965: Boeing 707 131B (N756TW), Omaha, NE, no damage - [NTSB LAX65A0068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0068), Feb 17, 1965: Boeing 707 131B (N750TW), Los Angeles, CA, minor damage - [NTSB UNK65X0951](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0951), Dec 7, 1964: Boeing 707 131B (N796TW), New York, NY, incident, no damage - [NTSB MKC63A0074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC63A0074), Apr 18, 1963: Boeing 707 (N785TW), Des Moines, IA, no damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (33) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 19820309008919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820309008919I), Mar 9, 1982: Boeing 707131B (N6728), St Louis, MO. A body was found in the electrical compartment. Cause of death was electrocution. Relay shield was not installed. - [Incident 19820228005009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820228005009I), Feb 28, 1982: Boeing 707131B (N748TW), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Compressor stall on takeoff roll, aborted. Number two engine had failed internally. - [Incident 19820217070979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820217070979I), Feb 17, 1982: Boeing 707131B (N6790T), San Francisco, CA. During taxi in, NR2 flamed out. Fuel tank empty. Fuel gauge indicated fuel. NR4 fuel gauge inoperative at departure - [Incident 19811014077419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811014077419I), Oct 14, 1981: Boeing 707131B (N6771T), Chicago, IL. Number 1 engine shut down due to high oil temperature caused by stuck fuel heat valve. Valve replaced. - [Incident 19810603053159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810603053159I), Jun 3, 1981: Boeing 707131B (N6728), St Louis, MO. Ground crewman received fractured skull when checking closure of nose well doors. Was standing on a wheel. - [Incident 19810227012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810227012579I), Feb 27, 1981: Boeing 707131B (N86740), St Louis, MO. Number three brake locked up on takeoff and tire blown on right rear. - [Incident 19810203006709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810203006709I), Feb 3, 1981: Boeing 707131B (N784TW), St Louis, MO. Aircraft struck refueling ladder during takeoff. Ladder had fallen off a truck. - [Incident 19810201006579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810201006579I), Feb 1, 1981: Boeing 707131B (N86740), St Louis, MO. Zg crew reported fuel leak in left wing. Asked for fire equipment. Landed ok fuel leak found on left rear spar - [Incident 19810123090199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810123090199I), Jan 23, 1981: Boeing 707131B (N6790T), Chicago, IL. Crew notified by another aircraft of smoke coming from left gear. Returned to gate. Found brake rotor broken. - [Incident 19801130083619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801130083619I), Nov 30, 1980: Boeing 707131B (N797TW), San Francisco, CA, Minor damage. Unable to extend nose gear before landing. Passengers evacuated using escape slides. - [Incident 19800925070919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800925070919I), Sep 25, 1980: Boeing 707131 (N754TW), Pittsburgh, PA. Engine shutdown on approach due to low oil pressure warning light. Found bad switch. - [Incident 19800820066369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800820066369I), Aug 20, 1980: Boeing 707131B (N16738), Dayton, OH. Flap indicator stuck when flaps lowered to 15 degrees. An 8 x 1 foot section of the flaps separated at 40 degrees. - [Incident 19800703059369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800703059369I), Jul 3, 1980: Boeing 707131B (N6726), St Louis, MO. Flight attendant reported smoke odor. Problem in control wiring bundle in oven. - [Incident 19800506051049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800506051049I), May 6, 1980: Boeing 707131B (N16739), St Louis, MO. Engine shut down on takeoff due to oil pressure drop. Engine changed. - [Incident 19800203020619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800203020619I), Feb 3, 1980: Boeing 727 (N746TW), Chicago, IL. No locked indication for left main gear. Checked down visually. Replaced switch and wiring. - [Incident 19791129045269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791129045269I), Nov 29, 1979: Boeing 707131B (N759TW), Denver, CO, Minor damage. On takeoff #1 engine compressor stalled, requiring heavy braking. Had to replace tires, brakes, #1 engine. - [Incident 19790811030459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790811030459I), Aug 11, 1979: Boeing 707131B (N6789T), Boston, MA. Engine shutdown with low oil pressure. Found leaking seal on nr 1 bearing supply line. - [Incident 19790806029369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790806029369I), Aug 6, 1979: Boeing 707131B (N784TW), Chicago, IL. Engine shut down after dropping below idle. No response to throttle movement. Replaced fuel control and fuel pump. - [Incident 19790530200579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790530200579I), May 30, 1979: Boeing 707/ (N6720), Kansas City, MO. Pilot reported number four engine malfunction. Turbo compressor would not shut down. - [Incident 19790516200419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790516200419I), May 16, 1979: Boeing 707131B (N6723), Boston, MA. Nose gear door was disconnected so aircraft returned to gate. - [Incident 19790515026969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790515026969I), May 15, 1979: Boeing 707131B (N6727), Newark, NJ. Steel drum in baggage compartment tipped and slid on landing. Hole ripped in drum from protruding screw in floor. - [Incident 19790325011429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790325011429I), Mar 25, 1979: Boeing 707131B (N6722), Boston, MA. Engine shut down due to oil bypass light on. Found defective switch pn 278-2646. - [Incident 19790128003139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790128003139I), Jan 28, 1979: Boeing 707131B (N16738), Columbus, OH, Minor damage. Service cart traveled the isle of the passenger cabin during deceleration. Hit and destroyed door to cockpit. - [Incident 19781019030649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781019030649I), Oct 19, 1978: Boeing 707131B (N798TW), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. Pilot struck refueling truck with wing tip. Truck had overshot stop sign. Had stopped. Then stalled. - [Incident 19780826039129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780826039129I), Aug 26, 1978: Boeing 707131B (N746TW), Tulsa, OK, Minor damage. While taxiing aircraft had a complte rim separation and tire came off. Other tire also failed. - [Incident 19780825038959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780825038959I), Aug 25, 1978: Boeing 707131B (N748TW), Boston, MA. Vibration and EGT rise on climb. Engine shutdown. Flight returned. Turbine blades failed. - [Incident 19780808049519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780808049519I), Aug 8, 1978: Boeing 707131B (N86740), Wichita, KS. Landed safely with nose gear problem. - [Incident 19780806050259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780806050259I), Aug 6, 1978: Boeing 707/ (N746TW), Chicago, IL. Pilot became ill while taxiing out, flight returned to gate. - [Incident 19780730047289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780730047289I), Jul 30, 1978: Boeing 707/ (N783TW), Windsor Locks, CT. Reducer for #3 hydraulic filter system failed requiring manual lowering of landing gear. Part no 429376. - [Incident 19780727036639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780727036639I), Jul 27, 1978: Boeing 707331B (N16739), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Technician noticed smoke from lavatory during layover inspection. Door light switch was shorting. - [Incident 19780603041679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780603041679I), Jun 3, 1978: Boeing 707131B (N6764T), Tulsa, OK. Blew #1 aft tire on touchdown. Antiskid wheel detector replaced. Also added hydraulic fluid in auxiliary system. - [Incident 19780330012059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780330012059I), Mar 30, 1978: Boeing 707131B (N6764T), Kansas City, MO, Minor damage. Gear unsafe light on after retraction. Pilot extended gear & landed. Replaced gear door & brake rod. - [Incident 19780120003779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780120003779I), Jan 20, 1978: Boeing 707/ (N6789T), Tulsa, OK. Pressurization problems during level off. Emergency descent. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (82, first 50) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA1176WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1176WE): Interior arrangements. Flying Tiger Line Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1229WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1229WE): United Data Control V557 cockpit voice recorder. Flying Tiger Line Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1224WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1224WE): Installation of dual Collins FD-109 Flight Director Systems, dual Collins low range radio altimeters, wiring provision for Collins 54W-IC, comparator warning system No. 2 ITT AFN 3544 DME, and navigation switching. Rockwell Collins Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC ST179CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST179CH): Installation of cargo container curtain. Plastic Composites Corp. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA8958SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8958SW): Installation of Bendix/King TCAS II with dual Mode S Transponders. Associated Air Center. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA3156SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3156SO): Installation of a Fairchild Model800 digital flight data recorder. VGA, Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1-473](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-473): ADF system modification. Lockheed Aircraft Service Co. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA349EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA349EA): Oxygen system. Lockheed Aircraft Service Co. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA784CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA784CE): Installation of Bendix standby horizon indicator. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA429CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA429CE): Installation of an auto thrust system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA290CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA290CE): Installation of a single auto throttle system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA425CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA425CE): Installation of an auto thrust system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA146SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA146SO): Modified structure of aircraft to provide for inertial navigation system. Pan American World Airways, Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA248CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA248CE): Autopilot variable angle intercept. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA375CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA375CE): Autopilot amplifiers modified to incorporate variable angle intercept feature. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA45SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA45SO): Life rafts M6861-100. Pan American World Airways, Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1151WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1151WE): Dual Collins AL-101 or dual Litton 502 low range radio altimeter. American Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA381CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA381CE): Fairchild cockpit voice recorder equipment. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA274CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA274CE): Fairchild cockpit voice recorder system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA297CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA297CE): Fairchild cockpit voice recorder recorder system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA304CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA304CE): Fairchild cockpit voice recorder system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA343CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA343CE): Fairchild cockpit voice recorder system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA376CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA376CE): Fairchild cockpit voice recorder system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA101CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA101CE): Doppler radar navigation system modification and installation of compass test receptacles. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1057WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1057WE): Interior modification. American Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1-530](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1-530): Instrument failure and warning system. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA102CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA102CE): Coupler, Bendix DRA-12 doppler radar with CPA-24 computer to Bendix PB-20D automatic pilot. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1110WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1110WE): Seating arrangement revised. American Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1128WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1128WE): Cockpit voice recorder. American Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1152WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1152WE): Stowage compartment in main deck cargo compartment. Lockheed Aircraft Service Co. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1217WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1217WE): Cockpit voice recorder system. American Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA126EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA126EA): Unifreight Mark V Model A cargo handling system. American Machine & Foundry Co. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA1279WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1279WE): In-flight entertainment system. Jay- Dee Aircraft Supply Co. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA138CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA138CE): Inflight maintenance and performance recorder. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA166EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA166EA): Unifreight Mark V Model C cargo handling system. (Original approval issued to American Machine & Foundry Co.). Boeing Company. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA195CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA195CE): Autothrust system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA195SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA195SO): Structural provisions to accommodate Litton navigation system. Pan American World Airways Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA196CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA196CE): Autopilot modified for variable angle intercept and control panel for variable angle capture. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA198CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA198CE): Dual low range radio altimeter system provisions. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA202CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA202CE): Modification of autopilot amplifiers and control panel to provide a variable angle intercept. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA233CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA233CE): Coupler on Bendix DRA-12 doppler radar to Bendix PB-20D autopilot. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA237CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA237CE): Autopilot variable angle intercept. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA242CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA242CE): Coupler on Bendix DRA-12 doppler radar with CPA-24 computer to Bendix PB-20E automatic pilot. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA247CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA247CE): Autopilot variable angle intercept. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA264CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA264CE): Second flight director system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA273CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA273CE): Second flight director system. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA299CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA299CE): 1-70071 auto thrust servo assembly provisions. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA3-478](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-478): Pilot's and copilot's KIFIS com- puters modified to make them interchangeable with each other and with the computers used on 707-331 aircraft. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA3-572](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-572): Dual Bendix DRA-12 doppler radars and dual Bendix CPA-24 computers. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series - [STC SA305CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA305CE): Ten channel audio system provisions. Trans World Airlines Inc. Lists 707 Series All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-707-131b/stcs.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.