AD 2013-15-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose or missing parts in the main slat track downstop assemblies could puncture the slat track housing and result in a fuel leak and consequent fire.
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Required Actions
Inspect the downstop assemblies on the main tracks of the No. 2, 3, 4, and No. 5 slats and the inboard track of the No. 1 and 6 slats to verify if any parts are missing, damaged, or in the wrong order. Inspect the slat can interior for foreign object debris (FOD) and remove any FOD found. Modify the slat track hardware. Inspect for FOD and for damage to the interior surface of the slat cans. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect the ability to accomplish the actions required by this AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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