AD 2008-16-13

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

AD Number
2008-16-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0413
FR Citation
73 FR 45350

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fracture of the elevator tab pushrod ends, which could result in excessive in-flight vibrations of the elevator tab, possible loss of the elevator tab, and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the pushrods for the left and right elevator tab control mechanisms with new, improved pushrods by following the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-27-1284, dated November 28, 2007.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD, as outlined in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-27-1284.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category; line numbers 1 through 2196 inclusive.

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