81-06-51 R1: Outboard Wing Inspection
FAA order 81-06-51 R1 is an airworthiness directive in force since September 30, 1982. The FAA's subject line: Outboard Wing Inspection. 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: airframe structure.
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
- In force since
- September 30, 1982
- 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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81-06-51 R1 BOEING: Amendment 39-4110 as amended by Amendment 39-4445. Applies to Boeing Model 707/720 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, prior to line number 885. To assure continued structural integrity of the outboard wing, accomplish the following within the next 75 hours time-in-service unless accomplished since January 1, 1980: \n\n\t1.\tPerform a one-time visual inspection and repeat visual inspections at intervals not exceeding one year, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin A3308, Revision 2, dated July 10, 1981, or later revision approved by the Manager, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region. The first repetitive inspection shall be accomplished within a year of the last inspection (AD 81-06-51) or within 90 days after the effective date of this amendment, whichever occurs later. \n\n\t2.\tAfter inspection, spray the area with BMS 3-23 organic corrosion inhibitor or equivalent.\n \n\t3.\tParts found cracked must be repaired in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin A3308 or replaced prior to further flight except that airplanes may be flown to a maintenance base for repairs or replacement in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 with prior approval of the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region.\n\n \t4.\tEquivalent inspections and repairs may be used when approved by the Chief, Seattle Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Region.\n \n\tThe manufacturers specifications and procedures identified and described in this amendment are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). \n\n\tAll persons affected by this directive who have not already received the service document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to The Boeing Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents also may be examined at FAA Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. \n\n\tAmendment 39-4110 became effective May 18, 1981, and was effective earlier to those recipients of telegraphic AD T81-06-51, dated March 6, 1981. \n\n\tThis Amendment 39-4445 becomes effective September 30, 1982.
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/81-06-51 R1.json · aircraft systems.
