AD 2017-16-05

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-16-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9112
FR Citation
82 FR 39344

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Missing Krueger flap bullnose hardware could result in the Krueger flap bullnose departing the airplane during flight, which could damage empennage structure and lead to the inability to maintain continued safe flight and landing.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection for discrepancies in the Krueger flap bullnose attachment hardware. Investigate and correct any discrepancies found, 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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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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