AD 2008-03-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-03-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28921
FR Citation
73 FR 7666

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The forward right escape slide inflates 90 degrees out of alignment after deployment from the forward right side slide compartment, rendering it unusable during an emergency evacuation.

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Required Actions

Modify the door-mounted escape system of the forward right side door slide compartment.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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