AD 2002-22-05

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

AD Number
2002-22-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-214-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 66316

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracks, fractures, or corrosion of the carriage spindle of the left and right outboard mid-flaps could lead to severe flap asymmetry, potentially resulting in reduced control or loss of controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect each carriage spindle of the left and right outboard mid-flaps for cracks, fractures, or corrosion. Take corrective action if necessary. Optionally, overhaul or replace the carriage spindles to extend the inspection interval.

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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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