AD 70-18-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the overwing emergency hatch handle cover from the hatch handle assembly causing confusion and possible blockage during an emergency egress
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Required Actions
Rework the hatch handle cover in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent rework procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
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Compliance Time
within the next 400 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision
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Federal Register Abstract
Emergency Hatch Handle
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-18-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-18-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Emergency Hatch Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1970 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-100 Series | 737-200 Series | 737-200C Series | 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-18-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1077 AD NUMBER: 70-18-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-18-06 BOEING: Amdt. 39-1077. Applies to Model 737 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision. Compliance required within the next 400 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent the separation of the overwing emergency hatch handle cover from the hatch handle assembly causing confusion and possible blockage during an emergency egress, rework the hatch handle cover in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent rework procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective September 10, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-18-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-18-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Emergency Hatch Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1970 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-100 Series | 737-200 Series | 737-200C Series | 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-18-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1077 AD NUMBER: 70-18-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-18-06 BOEING: Amdt. 39-1077. Applies to Model 737 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision. Compliance required within the next 400 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent the separation of the overwing emergency hatch handle cover from the hatch handle assembly causing confusion and possible blockage during an emergency egress, rework the hatch handle cover in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent rework procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective September 10, 1970. FOOTER:
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