62-08-05: Electrical System
FAA order 62-08-05 is an airworthiness directive. The FAA's subject line: Electrical System. It names Boeing 707: about 9 aircraft on the U.S. register today, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: electrical power.
What it applies to as the FAA lists it
- Kind of product
- Aircraft
- Makes
- The Boeing Company
- Models
- 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body, 707-200, 707-300 Series, 707-300B Series, 707-300C Series, 707-400 Series, 720 Series, 720B Series
- On this site
- Boeing 707 9 registered
Dates and paperwork
- Docket
- Unknown
- Status
- Current
- The FAA's document
- Read the order on the FAA's site
The order itself the regulatory text, as published
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62-08-05\tBOEING: Amdt. 422 Part 507 Federal Register April 17, 1962. Applies to All 707 and 720 Series Aircraft. \n\n\tAs a result of a recent incident involving loss of the electrical system and accumulation of dense smoke in the cockpit and cabin, the following is required: \n\n\t(a)\tUnless already accomplished in accordance with recommendations contained in the telegram dated March 23, 1962, issued by Boeing Aircraft Company, within the next 25 hours' time in service, inspect electrical components and wiring within the J6 electrical panel to determine that: \n\n\t\t(1)\tLugs and braided leads are tightly secured to the contractor studs; \n\n\t\t(2)\tBraid jumpers are adequately separated from adjacent jumpers to prevent contact; \n\n\t\t(3)\tThere is no evidence of overheating in wiring and braided leads; and \n\n\t\t(4)\tThere is no evidence of capacitor leaks, swelling or overheating. \n\n\t(b)\tIf any of the foregoing items require corrective action, repair in accordance with acceptable maintenance practices. \n\n\tThis directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated March 30, 1962.
Related safety bulletins advice on the same designs, not orders
2014-11-24NM-15-03 · Flight Controls
2014-11-06NM-15-02 · Cabin Equipment/Furnishings
2007-03-14NM-07-19 · Freeplay of the outboard aileron tabs
Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of November 6, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/62-08-05.json · aircraft systems.