# Proposed AD 2002-NM-334-AD: Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-05-14
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 25, 2003, 68 FR 66028
- Comments due: January 9, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-05-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-14)
- Docket: 2002-NM-334-AD
- FR document: 03-29341
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8e/c0/8ec0b7163408db0c57cbd47f58d8e1fe85b8221f8cd08b6f728dcf0dfa88ed96 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-25/pdf/03-29341.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/25/03-29341/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-707-and-720-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C6BD3CF8CF13C4E286256DE900509B76.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-334-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Boeing Model 707 and 720 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspection of the bolt forward of the wing front spar upper chord on the overwing support fittings of the inboard and outboard nacelle struts to verify that BACB30US type bolts are installed. If any other type of bolt is found, this proposed AD would require replacement with a new BACB30US type bolt. This action is necessary to prevent separation of the engine from the airplane due to stress corrosion cracking and consequent fracturing of the bolts. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 25, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-29341, comments due Jan 9, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/25/03-29341/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-707-and-720-series-airplanes)

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