AD 2002-10-12

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-10-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-394-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 36087

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Disconnection of an aileron tab due to cracking of the control rod barrels, which could lead to severe airframe vibrations, damage to the aileron tab, aileron, and wing, and possible loss of controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect or review maintenance records to determine if a particular control rod barrel for the aileron tabs is installed. Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the control rod barrels and replace the barrels with new ones if necessary. Prohibit installation of a certain control rod barrel for the aileron tabs.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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