AD 2003-03-22

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

AD Number
2003-03-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-240-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 5819

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Severe vibration of the elevator and elevator tab assembly, which could result in severe damage to the horizontal stabilizer followed by possible loss of the elevator tab and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install speedbrake limitation placards in the flight compartment. Revise the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual. For certain airplanes, modify the elevator and elevator tab assembly.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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