AD 2003-03-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-03-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-307-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 4367

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-600 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the aft engine mount due to increased structural loads, which could result in engine separation from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Review airplane maintenance records to determine if an engine has been removed. Inspect the aft engine mount for correct installation of the center link assembly if an engine has been removed. Prohibit engine installation unless the aft engine mount is inspected and the center link assembly is correctly installed.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight for airplanes on which an engine has been removed.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes.

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