Boeing 720
Aircraft Manufacturer: Boeing
Model: 720
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 1383802 |
| Model | 720 |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing multi engine |
| Weight | Class 3 (20,000+ lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Turbo-jet |
| Number of Engines | 4 engines |
| Number of Seats | 143 seats |
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No aircraft are currently registered with the FAA under this model slug. That often indicates a historical type, a variant whose accidents roll up to its parent series in the registry, or a coding-only reference record. Methodology →
Airworthiness Directives
Composition of FAA airworthiness directives (ADs) that apply to this model, as of October 30, 2026. ADs are mandatory FAA-issued corrective actions for safety-of-flight issues. Pilots, owners, and operators should always verify against the current FAA AD listing before any maintenance or flight action. Methodology →
7 active · 7 total airworthiness directives issued against this model · most recent:
Directives by year
Count of airworthiness directives issued against this model per calendar year (publication date in the Federal Register). Includes both active and superseded directives. An active AD still applies; a superseded one was replaced by a later AD.
Recent directives
The most recent airworthiness directives applicable to this model, by effective date. A Superseded badge means a later AD has replaced this one; we still list the original so it isn't lost from the page.
| AD number | Effective date | Subject | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
2006-06-05 |
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes | Active | |
2005-04-01 |
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707-100, -100B, -300, -300B (Including -320B Variant), -300C, and -E3A (Military) Series Airplanes; Model 720 and 720B Series Airplanes; Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 747 Airplanes | Active | |
2004-22-24 |
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes | Active | |
2004-20-02 |
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes | Active | |
2004-07-06 |
Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707 and 720 Series Airplanes | Active |