AD 2008-15-05

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

AD Number
2008-15-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0733
FR Citation
73 FR 42259

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion of the carriage spindle, if not detected and corrected, could result in fracture of the spindle. Fracture of both the inboard and outboard carriage spindles, in the forward ends through the large diameters, on a single flap, could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine if certain carriage spindles are installed. Perform repetitive inspections for corrosion and indications of corrosion on affected carriage spindles. If necessary, conduct related investigative action and corrective action. Replace a corroded, cracked, or severed carriage spindle with a new or serviceable carriage spindle.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days for detailed inspections and 15 days or 150 flight cycles for gap checks.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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