AD 2000-23-34

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-23-34
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-107-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 75595

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of asymmetric thrust conditions during flight caused by irregular autothrottle operation, where the thrust levers slowly move apart, causing the airplane to bank excessively and go into a roll.

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Required Actions

Replace the existing autothrottle computer with a new, improved autothrottle computer.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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