AD 70-18-06

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes

AD Number
70-18-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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