AD 2013-06-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aft attach lugs on the elevator tab control mechanisms, which resulted in severe elevator vibration; and reports of gaps in elevator tab control mechanisms and analysis indicating that additional elevator tab control mechanisms might have bearings that will come loose.
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Required Actions
Replace the left and right elevator tab control mechanisms with elevator tab control mechanisms that have the modified attach lugs. This action terminates the existing repetitive inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 months of the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes with line numbers 1 through 3909 inclusive.
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