AD 2001-06-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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