AD 2002-18-02

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

AD Number
2002-18-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-344-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 56750

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The presence of a foreign object on the lower bearing support of the aileron transfer mechanism could cause jamming of the first officer's control wheel, resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the lower bearing support of the aileron transfer mechanism directly below the first officer's control column to determine if a 'pocket' is present. Take corrective actions if necessary to address the identified condition.

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Compliance Time

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

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Affected Aircraft

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

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