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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION
4A28
Revision 8
BOEING
720
720B
May 1, 1973
TYPE CERTIFICATE DATA SHEET NO.4A28
This data sheet which is a part of type certificate No. 4A28 prescribes conditions and limitations under which the product for which
the type certificate was issued meets the airworthiness requirements of the Civil Air Regulations.
Type Certificate Holder The Boeing Company
P.O. Box 3707
Seattle, Washington 98124
I - 720 Series (Transport Aircraft), approved June 30, 1960
The 720 Series airplane has several different models due to different installations of equipment, interiors, airplane flight manuals, etc.
These models are as follows:
Model Serial numbers Eligible
720-022 17907 thru 17917; 18044 thru 18050; 18072 thru 18082
720-025 18155 thru 18164; 18240 thru 18244
720-027 18064 thru 18066; 18154; 18423 and 18581
720-048 18041 thru 18043
720-062 18376 and 18377
Engines 4 Pratt and Whitney Turbojet JT3C-7, except Model 720-025, which has 4 Pratt
and Whitney JT3C-12 engines.
Fuel See NOTE 10
Engine limits CERTIFICATION LIMITS
Thrust Ratings (pounds) JT3C-7 JT3C-12
Takeoff (standard day) static
Sea Level (5 minutes) 12,000 13,000
Below 43.5°F. Compressor inlet
temperature (5 minutes) 12,500 ---
Maximum continuous, static, sea level 10,000 11,500
At 4°F. ambient temperature and below 12,000 ---
At 25°F. ambient temperature and below --- 13,000
Maximum permissible engine rotor
operating speeds:
Low pressure compressor (N1) rpm 6850 (110.7% 6850 (110.7%)
High pressure compressor (N2) rpm 9950 ( 99.7%) 10150 (101.7%)
Thrust setting -- Appropriate thrust setting curve (EPR), in the Airplane Flight
Manual must be used for control of engine thrust.
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Maximum permissible turbine outlet gas temperatures:
Takeoff (5 minutes) (620°C) 1148°F (665°C) 1229°F
Maximum continuous (540°C) 1004°F (600°C) 1112°F
Maximum for acceleration (650°C) 1202°F (695°C) 1283°F
(2 minutes)
Starting (Ground) (450°C) 842°F (450°C) 842°F
(Air) (500°C) 932°F (500°C) 932°F
Maximum oil inlet temperature
Continuous Operation (121°C) 250°F (121°C) 250°F
10 minutes ground operation only --- --- (143°C) 290°F
Airspeed limits Vmo (Normal Operating) (Basic)
(IAS) At Sea Level 436 mph (378 knots)
At 6,000 feet 439 mph (381 knots)
At 10,000 feet 442 mph (384 knots)
At 23,400 feet 460 mph (399 knots)
Mmo = 0.906 at 23,400 feet and above
Vmo (Normal Operating) (Alternate) (See NOTE 5)
At Sea Level 394 mph (342 knots)
At 5,000 feet 397 mph (344 knots)
At 10,000 feet 400 mph (347 knots)
At 15,000 feet 404 mph (350 knots)
At 20,000 feet 407 mph (354 knots)
At 25,000 feet 414 mph (359 knots)
Mmo (Alternate = 0.906 at 27,900 feet and above)
Va (Maneuvering)
At Sea Level 278 mph (241 knots)
At 5,000 feet 279 mph (242 knots)
At 10,000 feet 280 mph (243 knots)
At 15,000 feet 283 mph (245 knots)
At 20,000 feet 284 mph (246 knots)
At 25,000 feet 289 mph (251 knots)
At 30,000 feet 296 mph (257 knots)
At 35,000 feet 304 mph (264 knots)
At 40,750 feet 316 mph (274 knots)
Ma = 0.906 at 40,750 feet and above
Vfe (Flap Speeds) (Flaps not to be extended above 20,000 feet)
Maximum
Flap Deflection MPH KTS
20° 254 220
30° 242 210
50° 213 185
Vlo (Landing Gear Operation)
Sea Level to 30,000 feet 311 mph (270 knots)
30,000 to 36,000 feet 323 mph (280 knots)
Mlo = 0.83 at 36,000 feet and above
Vle (Landing Gear Extended)
Sea Level to 29,800 feet 328 mph (285 knots)
Mle = 0.83 at 29,800 feet and above
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For Emergency Descent Only
Vlo = 369 mph (320 knots)
Mlo = 0.90
Vle = 292 mph (340 knots)
Vle = 0.90
Dump CHute Operation
At Sea Level to 42,000 feet 277 mph (240 knots)
Dump Chute Extended
At Sea Level to 36,600 feet 317 mph (275 knots)
M = 0.83 at 36,600 feet and above
Vmc (Minimum Control Speed)
Vmca (Minimum Control Speed)(Air) 115 mph (100 knots)
Maximum takeoff thrust
Vmcg (Minimum Control Speed)(Ground) 115 mph (100 knots)
Maximum takeoff thrust
C.G. range and Datum The nose gear retraction moment is 18,600 in/lb. for Model 720-025;
and 14,500 in./lb. for the other 720 Models, and causes the C.G. to move
forward. The main gear retracts parallel to the wing reference axis; hence,
has no effect on the airplane C.G.
All stations noted in the Data Sheet are Body Stations unless identified
specifically as moment arms. Drawing 69-10819, defines body stations and
moment arms. For weight and balance purposes, datum is 70 in. forward
of nose (Moment Arm 0). Horizontal distance of datum to average wing
jack point is 810.5 in.
Gross Weight Forward Limit Aft Limit
Model 720-022
213,000 lb. 18.0% MAC (Sta. 829.7) 29.5% MAC (Sta. 857.6)
203,000 lb. 16.6% MAC (Sta. 826.4) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
190,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Model 720-025
230,000 lb. 18.4% MAC (Sta. 830.8) 26.0% MAC (Sta. 843.1)
225,000 lb. 17.8% MAC (Sta. 829.3) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
200,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
150,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
130,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 30.0% MAC (Sta. 858.8)
Model 720-027 (Serial No. 18066 only)
203,000 lb. 17.0% MAC (Sta. 827.3) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
190,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Model 720-027
218,500 lb. 17.1% MAC (Sta. 827.5) 27.3% MAC (Sta. 852.2)
215,000 lb. 16.7% MAC (Sta. 826.6) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
200,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Model 720-048
230,000 lb. 18.4% MAC (Sta. 830.8) 26.0% MAC (Sta. 849.1)
225,000 lb. 17.8% MAC (Sta. 829.3) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
200,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
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Model 720-062
214,000 lb. 16.6% MAC (Sta. 826.4) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
213,000 lb. 16.5% MAC (Sta. 826.1) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
199,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
175,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Straight line variation between values shown.
Maximum weights 720-022
720-062 720-027 * 720-048 720-025
Maximum ramp weight 213,000 218,500 230,000 230,000
Maximum inflight weight 213,000 218,500 229,000 229,000
Maximum flight weight at
start of outboard
reserve fuel transfer
with zero fuel weight
of 139,000 lbs. 190,000 190,000 190,000 190,000
Maximum flight weight at
start of outboard reserve
fuel transfer with zero
fuel weight of 149,000
lbs. (See NOTE 13) 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000
Maximum flight weight at
which the outboard reserve
tanks can be empty with
zero fuel weight of
139,000 lbs. 185,000 185,000 185,000 185,000
Maximum flight weight at
which the outboard reserve
tanks can be empty with zero
fuel weight of 149,000 lbs.
(See NOTE 13) 180,000 180,000 180,000 180,000
Maximum landing weight 175,000 175,000 175,000 175,000
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
(See NOTE 13) 149,000 149,000 149,000 149,000
Alternate Zero Fuel Weight
(See NOTE 5) 142,000 --- --- ---
* (See NOTE 15)
Maximum baggage
Maximum Maximum Moment
Compartment Body Sta Load Concentration Capacity Arms
Fwd. Belly 400-600H+6 47 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 11,560 lb. 463 in.
Aft Belly 960-1060 50 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 3,000 lb. 990 in.
Aft Belly 1060-1200 35 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 4,900 lb. 1090 in.
Aft Belly 1200-1300 20 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 2,000 lb. 1210 in.
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Fuel capacity (See NOTE 1(c) for information relative to unusable fuel; NOTE 1(e) for
required fuel usage procedure, NOTE 1(f) for undumpable fuel.)
The following data is given for full fuel tanks. See Boeing Documents
indicated below for other fuel C.G. locations with partially filled tanks.
Model Document
720-022 D6-5218
720-025 D6-7441
720-027 D6-5989
720-048 D6-5612
720-062 D6-8075
TANK NOMINAL CAPACITY
(Usable fuel in tank)
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
U.S. Gallons per Tank
Overwing Underwing
Tanks Loaded Fueling Fueling Pounds Moment Arm
Model 720-022
No. 1 and No. 4 Reserve 444 430 3,081 1083.6
No. 1 and No. 4 Main 2,342 2,318 16,592 916.8
No. 2 and No. 3 Main 2,269 2,265 16,152 791.3
Center 3,450 3,464 24,490 739.5
Total 13,560 13,490 96,140
Model 720-027
No. 1 and No. 4 Reserve 444 444 2,995 1083.6
No. 1 and No. 4 Main 2,342 2,342 16,132 916.1
No. 2 and No. 3 Main 2,269 2,269 15,704 791.3
Center 1,740 1,749 12,006 737.1
Total 11,850 11,859 81,668
Model 720-025, 720-048 and 720-062
No. 1 and No. 4 Reserve 444 444 3,081 1083.6
No. 1 and No. 4 Main 2,342 2,342 16,592 916.8
No. 2 and No. 3 Main 2,269 2,269 16,152 791.3
Center 3,450 3,464 24,490 739.5
Total 13,560 13,574 96,140
Oil capacity
Engine Oil
Tank No. Location Volume Capacity Moment Arm
1 Outboard Port 6.5 gallons 868.8
2 Inboard Port 6.5 gallons 686.1
3 Inboard Starboard 6.1 gallons 686.1
4 Outboard Starboard 6.1 gallons 868.9
The system oil capacities are given in Weight and Balance Control Manuals as
noted under "Fuel Capacity."
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II - 720B Series (Transport Aircraft), Approved March 3, 1961
(Same as 720 Series, except for engines and other associated changes and limitations.)
The 720B Series airplane has several different models due to different installations of equipment, interiors, airplane flight manuals,
etc. These models are as follows:
Model Serial numbers Eligible
720-023B 18013 thru 18037
720-024B 18416 thru 18419, 18587; 18763; 19002 AND 19003
720-030B 18248 thru 18251; 18057 thru 18060
720-040B 18378 thru 18380 and 18745
720-047B 18061 thru 18063; 18167; 18451 thru 18453; 18588 thru 18590; 18749;
18818; 18820, 18827 thru 18830; 18963; 19160, 19161; 19207; 19208;
19413; 19414; 19438; 19439 and 19523
720-051B 18381 thru 18384; 18420 thru 18422; 18687 and 18688; 18351 thru 18356;
18792 and 18793
720-058B 18424 and 18425
720-059B 18086; 18087; and 18831
720-060B 18454; 18455; and 18977
720-068B 18165 and 18166
Engines 4 Pratt and Whitney JT3D-1, JT3D-1-MC6 or JT3D-1-MC7. See NOTE 11
for intermixing of engines.
Fuel See NOTE 10.
Engine limits CERTIFICATION LIMITS
Thrust Ratings (pounds) JT3D-1 JT3D-3
Takeoff (standard day) static
Sea Level (5 minutes) 17,000 18,000
Maximum continuous, standard day, static,
Sea Level 14,500 16,400
Thrust setting -- appropriate thrust setting curve (EPR), in the
Airplane Flight Manual must be used for control of engine thrust.
Maximum permissible rotor operating speeds:
Low pressure compressor (N1) rpm 6800 (109.9%) 6800 (109.9%)
High pressure compressor (N2) rpm 10200 (105.6%) 10250 (106.2%)
Maximum permissible turbine outlet gas temperatures:
Takeoff (5 minutes) (530°C) 985°F (555°C) 1031°F
Maximum continuous (460°C) 860°F (490°C) 914°F
Maximum for acceleration (530°C) 985°F (555°C) 1031°F
(2 minutes)
Starting (450°C) 842°F (450°C) 842°F
Maximum permissible oil inlet temperatures:
Continuous Operation (132°C) 270°F (132°C) 270°F
10 minutes operation (143°C) 290°F (143°C) 290°F
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Airspeed limits Vmo (Normal Operating)
(IAS) At Sea Level 436 mph (378 knots)
At 6,000 feet 439 mph (381 knots)
At 10,200 feet 442 mph (384 knots)
At 23,300 feet 459 mph (399 knots)
Mmo = 0.90 at 23,300 feet and above
Va (Maneuvering)
At Sea Level 277 mph (241 knots)
At 5,000 feet 279 mph (242 knots)
At 10,000 feet 280 mph (243 knots)
At 15,000 feet 281 mph (244 knots)
At 20,000 feet 283 mph (246 knots)
At 25,000 feet 289 mph (251 knots)
At 30,000 feet 296 mph (257 knots)
At 35,000 feet 305 mph (265 knots)
At 40,600 feet 316 mph (274 knots)
Ma = 0.90 at 40,600 feet and above
Vfe (Flap Speeds) (Flaps not to be extended above 20,000 feet)
Maximum
Flap Deflection MPH KTS
20° 253 220
30° 242 210
50° 213 185
Vlo (Landing Gear Operation)
Sea Level to 30,000 feet 311 mph (270 knots)
30,000 to 35,900 feet 322 mph (280 knots)
Mlo = 0.83 at 35,900 feet and above
Vle (Landing Gear Extended)
Sea Level to 29,900 feet 369 mph (320 knots)
Mle = 0.83 at 29,900 feet and above
For Emergency Descent Only
Vlo = 369 mph (320 knots)
Mlo = 0.90
Vle = 392 mph (340 knots)
Mle = 0.90
Dump Chute Operation
At Sea Level to 42,000 feet 276 mph (240 knots)
Dump Chute Extended
At Sea Level to 36,700 feet 317 mph (275 knots)
M = 0.83 at 36,700 feet and above
Vmc (Minimum Control Speed)
Vmca (Minimum Control Speed)(Air) 134 mph (116 knots)
(For Model 720-058B only): 136 mph (117.8 knots)
Maximum takeoff thrust
Vmcg (Minimum Control Speed)(Ground) 128 mph (111 knots)
(For Model 720-058B only): 130 mph (112.5 knots)
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C.G. range and Datum The nose gear retraction moment is 14,500 in/lb. and moves C.G. forward. The
main gear retracts parallel to the wing reference axis; hence, has no effect on the
airplane C.G.
All stations noted in the Data Sheet are Body Stations unless identified specifically
as moment arms. For weight and balance purposes, datum is 70 inches forward of
nose (Moment Arm 0). Horizontal distance of datum to average wing jack point
is 810.5 inches.
Gross Weight Forward Limit Aft Limit
Model 720-023B (See Note 14)
222,000 lb. 17.5% MAC (Sta. 828.5) 26.0% MAC (Sta. 849.1)
217,000 lb. 16.9% MAC (Sta. 827.1) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
200,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Model 720-030B, 720-047B, 720-024B, and 720-023B
230,000 lb. 17.5% MAC (Sta. 828.5) 26.0% MAC (Sta. 849.1)
225,000 lb. 16.5% MAC (Sta. 825.1) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
217,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Model 720-060B, 720-058B, 720-051B, 720-059B, 720-040B, 720-068B, 720-030B
(See Note 12)
235,000 lb. 17.5% MAC (Sta. 828.5) 23.0% MAC (Sta. 841.8)
225,000 lb. 16.1% MAC (Sta. 825.1) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
217,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
At lightweight aft C.G. locations, pitch up tendency after brake release could result in
aircraft rotating onto tail. To prevent this, the noted aft C.G. locations should be observed
when taking off at weights equal to or less than those noted below.
Gross Weight Forward Limit Aft Limit
Model 720-023B (See Note 14
Models 720-030B, 720-047B, 720-051B, 720-059B, 720-040B,
and 720-068B)
179,000 lb. 17.5% MAC (Sta. 828.5) 26.0% MAC (Sta. 849.1)
135,000 lb. 16.9% MAC (Sta. 827.1) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
200,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Model 720-030B, 720-047B, 720-024B, and 720-023B
230,000 lb. 17.5% MAC (Sta. 828.5) 26.0% MAC (Sta. 849.1)
225,000 lb. 16.5% MAC (Sta. 825.1) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
217,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Model 720-060B, 720-058B, 720-051B, 720-059B, 720-040B, 720-068B, 720-030B
(See Note 12)
235,000 lb. 17.5% MAC (Sta. 828.5) 23.0% MAC (Sta. 841.8)
225,000 lb. 16.1% MAC (Sta. 825.1) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
217,000 lb. 15.0% MAC (Sta. 822.5) 31.0% MAC (Sta. 861.2)
Straight line variation between values shown.
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Maximum weights
720-0308***
720-040B, 720-047B****
720-051B, 720-058B
720-023B, 720-024B, 720-059B, 720-060B,
720,023B* 720-030B, 720-047B** 720-068B
Maximum ramp weight 222,000 lb. 230,000 lb. 235,000 lb.
Maximum flight weight,
30° Flaps 222,000 lb. 229,000 lb. 234,000 lb.
Maximum flight weight
Zero Flaps 221,000 lb. 228,000 lb. 233,000 lb.
Maximum flight weight at
start of outboard reserve
fuel transfer 190,000 lb. 190,000 lb. 190,000 lb.
Maximum flight weight at
which the outboard reserve
tanks can be empty 185,000 lb. 185,000 lb. 185,000 lb.
Maximum landing weight 175,000 lb. 175,000 lb. 175,000 lb.
Maximum zero fuel weight 147,000 lb. 149,000 lb. 156,000 lb.
* See Note 14.
** See Note 6.
*** See Note 12.
****See Note 16 and 17.
Maximum baggage
Maximum Maximum Moment
Compartment Body Sta. Load Concentration Capacity Arms
Fwd. Belly 400-600H+6 47 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 11,560 lb. 463 in.
Aft Belly 960-1060 50 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 3,000 lb. 990 in.
Aft Belly 1060-1200 35 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 4,900 lb. 1090 in.
Aft Belly 1200-1300 20 lb/in. 150 lb/ft2 2,000 lb. 1210 in.
Fuel capacity (See NOTE 1(c) for information relative to unusable fuel; NOTE 1(e) for required fuel
usage procedure; NOTE 1(f) for undumpable fuel.)
The following data are given for full fuel tanks. See Boeing Documents indicated
below for other fuel C.G. locations with partially filled tanks.
Model Document
720-023B D6-5400 (Sec. 2b.)
720-024B D6-8074
720-030B D6-5857
720-040B D6-7835
720-047B D6-5858
720-051B D6-7367
720-058B D6-8073
720-059B D6-7239
720-060B D6-7237
720-068B D6-7834
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TANK NOMINAL CAPACITY
(Usable fuel in tank)
MAXIMUM CAPACITY
U.S. Gallons per Tank
Overwing Underwing
Tanks Loaded Fueling Fueling Pounds Moment Arm
Model 720-023B
No. 1 and No. 4 Reserve 444 430 3,081 1082.6
No. 1 and No. 4 Main 2,322 2,348 6,592 916.1
No. 2 and No. 3 Main 2,269 2,265 16,152 791.3
Center 3,450 3,464 24,490 739.5
Total 13,620 13,550 96,140
Model 720-024B, 720-030B, 720-047B, 720-051B, 720-058B, 720-060B and 720-068B
No. 1 and No. 4 Reserve 444 444 3,081 1083.6
No. 1 and No. 4 Main 2,342 2,342 16,592 916.1
No. 2 and No. 3 Main 2,269 2,269 16,152 791.3
Center 4,720 4,741 33,412 750.6
Total 14,830 14,851 105,062
Model 720-040B and 720-059B
No. 1 and No. 4 Reserve 444 444 3,081 1083.6
No. 1 and No. 4 Main 2,342 2,342 16,592 916.8
No. 2 and No. 3 Main 2,269 2,269 16,152 791.3
Center 5,945 5,967 42,314 731.7
Total 16,055 16,077 113,966
Engine Oil
Tank No. Location Volume Capacity Moment Arm
1 Outboard Port 6.2 gallons 866.9
2 Inboard Port 6.2 gallons 684.1
3 Inboard Starboard 6.4 gallons 684.1
4 Outboard Starboard 6.4 gallons 866.9
The system oil capacities are given in Weight and Balance Control Manuals as
noted under "Fuel Capacity."
Specifications Pertinent to Both Series
MAC 241.9 inches. (L.E. of MAC is Body Station 786.2)
Leveling means A plumb-bob attachment and leveling provision scale are provided in left wheel well.
Minimum crew For all flights: 3 persons: Pilot, Copilot, Flight Engineer.
Maximum passengers 139. When inflatable escape chutes are installed per FAA approved type design
data, airplane is limited to 140 passengers by emergency exit requirement of
4b.362(d). All 720 and 720B Series aircraft certificated to carry 141 - 149
passengers, except Model 720-025, must have the provisions of Boeing Service
Bulletin 2045A installed to be in accordance with approved type design data.
For Model 720-025, maximum passengers limited to 165. The installation of
interior per Boeing Drawing 65-77197 allows a maximum passenger
capacity of 170 for Model 720-025.
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Maximum operating altitude The maximum operating altitude for all Models is 42,000 feet:
Other operating See FAA Approved Flight Manuals.
Limitations
Control surface movements To insure proper operation of the airplane, the movement of the various control
surfaces must be carefully controlled by proper rigging of the flight control systems.
The airplane must, therefore, be rigged in accordance with the following FAA
approved data:
Surfaces Installation Drawing
Aileron and Spoiler 50-8701
Aileron Trim 50-8705
Inboard Aileron Balance Panel tolerances 50-73133
Outboard Aileron Balance Panel Tolerances 50-73134
Speed Brakes (Spoilers) 50-8716
Elevator 50-8702
Elevator Balance Panel Tolerances 50-8424
Stabilizer Trim 50-8704
Rudder 50-8703
Rudder Trim 50-8706
Rudder Balance Panel Tolerances 50-14035
Wing Flap 50-8707
Service information Boeing Report D6-1891, Structural Repair Manual, is FAA approved. Service
Bulletins, D6-1647, and other service information, when FAA approved,
will carry a statement to that effect.
Certification basis CAR 4b, dated December 1953; Amendments 4b-1 thru 4b-6 thereto; Item 2
of Special Civil Regulation No. SR-422B; the special condition and the
provisions of amendments listed in Attachment A of FAA letter to Boeing
dated October 12, 1959.
Type Certificate No. 4A28 issued June 30, 1960.
Date of Application for Type Certificate - April 12, 1957.
Compliance with the following optional requirements has been established:
Ditching Provisions of 4b.361
Ice Protection Provisions of 4b.640
Production basis Production Certificate No. 700.
Equipment The basic required equipment as prescribed in the applicable Airworthiness
Regulations (see Certification Basis) must be installed in the aircraft for certification.
The following Boeing Documents list all required equipment that must be installed
as well as optional equipment approved by FAA.
720 Series
Model Document
720-022 D6-5218
720-025 D6-7441
720-027 D6-5989, D6-7014
720-048 D6-5612
720-062 D6-8075
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720B Series
Model Document
720-023B D6-5400 (Sec. 2b)
720-024B D6-8074
720-030B D6-5857
720-040B D6-7835
720-047B D6-5858
720-051B D6-7367
720-058B D6-8073
720-059B D6-7239
720-060B D6-7237
720-068B D6-7834
NOTE 1. (a) Current weight and balance report including list of equipment included in certificated
empty weight, and loading instructions must be in each aircraft at the time of original
certification and at all times thereafter except in the case of operators having an approved
weight control system.
(b) The airplane must be loaded so that the C.G. is within the specified limits (See C.G.
Range) at all times with the effects of fuel use and movement of crew and passengers
from their assigned positions being considered.
(c) The "drainable unusable fuel" is that amount of fuel in the tanks which is unavailable to the
engines and under critical flight conditions as defined in CAR 4b.416. This drainable unusable
fuel does not include the "tank trapped fuel" or "line unusable fuel," which is the unusable
fuel retained in the fuel lines. The "total unusable fuel," which includes the drainable unusable
fuel, tank trapped fuel and line unusable fuel, must be included in the airplane empty weight
or be suitably accounted for in the airplane weight and balance report. The total amount of
unusable fuel for all 720 and 720B Series aircraft is as follows:
(d) "System oil" is defined as that amount of oil required to fill the oil system and tank outlets to
the engines. System oil and all hydraulic fluid must be included in the airplane empty weight or
be suitably accounted for in the airplane weight and balance report. See appropriate Boeing
document listed under "Equipment."
(e) To preserve favorable wing bending moments, the following limitations shall apply:
All center tank fuel in excess of any included in the zero fuel weight must be used before the
transfer of reserve tank fuel. For 720 Series aircraft with 149,000 lbs. zero fuel weight, the
outboard reserve tanks must be filled when the airplane gross weight exceeds 180,000 lb. and
transfer of reserve tank fuel must not be initiated above gross weights of 185,000 lb. In all
other cases for 720 Series aircraft and for 720B Series aircraft, the outboard reserve tanks
must be filled when the gross weight exceeds 185,000 lbs. and transfer of reserve fuel
must not be initiated above gross weights of 190,000 lbs.
(1) Fuel Loading Limitations
a. Load fuel equally in main tanks 1, 2, 3 and 4 up to a total capacity of 36,000 lbs.
(for 720B Series and for 720 Series aircraft utilizing a zero fuel weight of
149,000 lbs.); 43,000 lbs. (for 720 Series aircraft utilizing 139,000 lbs. for zero
fuel weight); 29,000 lbs. for 720B Series aircraft utilizing the 156,000 lbs. zero fuel weight).
b. If additional fuel is desired, load reserve tank.
c. If the reserve tanks are full and additional fuel is required, continue loading fuel
equally in main tanks 1, 2, 3, and 4.
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d. If main tanks 2 and 3 are full and additional fuel is required, continue to load main
tanks 1 and 4 to required fuel quantity.
e. If all main and reserve tanks are full and additional fuel is required, load center tank fuel.
OPTION: Fuel must be loaded equally in the main tanks only up to a gross
weight of 185,000 lbs. or 180,000 lbs. for 720 series aircraft
utilizing the 149,000 lbs. zero fuel weight. Additional required
fuel must be added first to the reserve tanks and when full, then
equally to the main tanks and when full, then to the center tank.
NOTE: Observing limitations above, center tank fuel may be substituted for
payload in any quantity up to the maximum allowable payload * or to
the center tank capacity, whichever is lower, provided the
difference in effect on balance is also accounted for.
* Maximum zero fuel weight less operating weight empty.
NOTE: Tanks selected for flight may be loaded simultaneously.
(2) Fuel Usage Limitations
Use tank-to-engine combination during all takeoffs and landing except as noted under
Minimum Fuel Go-Around. (See Airplane Flight Manual.)
The fuel in main tanks 1, 2, 3, and 4 must be used equally at airplane gross weights above
211,000 lbs. (Model 720B); 207,000 lbs. (Model 720).
Fuel reserves must be retained in main tanks only.
For 720B Series Only
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