AD 2001-06-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-06-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-312-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 17487

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-600 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation of fasteners during production can lead to the elevator balance panel becoming disconnected from the horizontal stabilizer, potentially causing jamming, restricting, or binding of the elevator control surfaces due to loose or missing fasteners.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fasteners in the elevator balance panel assemblies to detect discrepancies such as inadequate grip length, gaps between the bolt head, washer, and structures, or missing fasteners. Perform corrective actions if discrepancies are found. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,000 flight cycles or 18 months, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, and -800 series airplanes.

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