AD 2001-12-51

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-800 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-12-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-193-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 34098

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-800 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-800 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Severe vibration of the horizontal stabilizer following deployment of the speedbrakes, which could result in severe damage to the horizontal stabilizer and loss of controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to prohibit operating the airplane at speeds in excess of 300 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) with speedbrakes extended. The revision must be completed within 24 clock hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 clock hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 737-800 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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