64-23-01: Rudder Control Link Arm Assembly
FAA order 64-23-01 is an airworthiness directive. The FAA's subject line: Rudder Control Link Arm Assembly. 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: flight controls.
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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64-23-01\tBOEING: Amdt. 819 Part 507 Federal Register October 14, 1964. Applies to Models 707 and 720 Series Aircraft. \n\n\tCompliance required within the next 65 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. \n\n\t(a)\tWith the rudder full right, inspect the installation of the rudder control link arm assembly P/N 65-12703 to ensure: \n\n\t\t(1)\tthat clearance exists between the rudder control link arm assembly and the lower pivot clevis for that arm assembly; \n\n\t\t(2)\tthat clearance exists between the arm assembly and the rudder spar web; and \n\n\t\t(3)\tthat there is no evidence of previous interference. \n\n\t(b)\tIf clearance does not exist, rework the existing parts in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 2052 and 2052A, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, or install new parts which provide clearance. \n\n\t(c)\tIf there is evidence of previous interference, replace the lower arm assembly pivot bolt. \n\n\t(Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 2052 and 2052A cover this same subject.) \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 September 25, 1964.
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/64-23-01.json · aircraft systems.