AD 2007-06-52

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-800 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2007-06-52
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27558
FR Citation
72 FR 21083

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-800 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-800 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Interference within the actuator main control valve could result in a spoiler actuator hardover, causing the spoiler surface to jam in the fully extended position. Two or more hardover failures of the spoiler surfaces in the up direction on the same wing, if undetected prior to takeoff, can cause significant roll and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect spoilers to determine spoiler position after every landing and after any rejected takeoff maneuvers. Replace the flight spoiler actuator with a flight spoiler actuator having part number P665A0001-01 or higher dash number if any spoiler is found in the up position with the speedbrake handle in the down position. Perform an operational test of the speedbrake control system after any maintenance actions that operate the spoiler system and replace the flight spoiler actuator if necessary. Report to the manufacturer any spoiler panel found in the up position with the speedbrake handle in the down position.

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Compliance Time

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

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-800 series airplanes equipped with an SFP package.

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