AD 2007-15-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-800 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2007-15-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28750
FR Citation
72 FR 40226

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Interference within the actuator main control valve can cause flight spoiler actuator jams, leading to a flight spoiler actuator hardover and the spoiler surface jamming in the fully extended position. Two or more hardover failures on the same wing can cause significant roll and loss of control.

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Required Actions

Replace all eight flight spoiler actuators with improved actuators. Ensure no hydraulic leakage at connections to new actuators. Complete adjustments and tests of each flight spoiler to ensure correct operation. Return removed flight spoiler actuators to the vendor for modification (not required by AD).

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Compliance Time

Within 120 days from the effective date of August 8, 2007.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-800 series airplanes equipped with a short field performance (SFP) package.

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