AD 2014-15-12

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2014-15-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0268
FR Citation
79 FR 45340

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Incorrectly installed bolts common to the rear spar termination fitting on the horizontal stabilizer can lead to loss of structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer attachment and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for a serial number starting with the letters 'SAIC' on the left- and right-side horizontal stabilizer identification plate. Inspect for correct bolt protrusion and chamfer of the bolts of the rear spar termination fitting of the horizontal stabilizer, if necessary. Inspect to determine if certain bolts are installed, if necessary. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes.

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