AD 78-04-02

final rule

BOEING Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes

AD Number
78-04-02
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 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-200 Series BOEING Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-200C Series BOEING Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loose attach bolts of the horizontal stabilizer hinge outboard fittings could result in failure of the horizontal stabilizer attachment, leading to loss of control.

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Required Actions

Inspect all attach bolts (16 per side) of the horizontal stabilizer hinge outboard fittings for looseness. Tighten loose bolts to 65-80 in.-lbs. or replace bolts per Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048. Repeat inspections every 3,000 flight hours time-in-service.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 75 flight hours time-in-service after January 16, 1978, unless accomplished within the last 3,000 flight hours time-in-service.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048 that have not had the bolt replacement per figure 1 of that service bulletin.

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Federal Register Abstract

Attach Bolt Replacement

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AD Number:
78-04-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes
Subject:
Attach Bolt Replacement
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/16/1978
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
737-100 Series | 737-200 Series | 737-200C Series
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 78-04-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3267

AD NUMBER:   78-04-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 16, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   78-04-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3140 as amended by Amendment 39-3267. Applies to all Boeing Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A series airplanes, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048 which have not had the bolt replacement accomplished per figure 1 of that service bulletin, certificated in all categories.
A. Within the next 75 flight hours time-in-service after January 16, 1978, unless accomplished within the last 3,000 flight hours time-in-service, accomplish paragraph B below.
B. Remove panels 9126 L.H. and 9226 R.H. and check all attach bolts (16 per side) of the two horizontal stabilizer hinge outboard fittings for looseness. If found loose, before further flight, tighten bolt(s) to 65-80 in.-lbs. or accomplish the bolt replacement of figure 1 of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048, or later FAA approved revisions, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. In the event it is impracticable to perform the inspection within 75 flight hours time-in-service after January 16, 1978, permission to ferry an airplane to a location where the inspection can be accomplished, may be obtained by contacting the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.
C. Within the next 3,000 flight hours time-in-service after the inspection accomplished per paragraph A of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours time-in- service, accomplish the inspection of paragraph B.
D. Terminating action to this AD consists of replacement of the attach bolts of the horizontal stabilizer hinge outboard fittings in accordance with Figure 1 of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA, Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.
Amendment 39-3140 became effective February 14, 1978.
This amendment 39-3267 becomes effective August 16, 1978.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
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Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes
Subject:
Attach Bolt Replacement
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/16/1978
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
737-100 Series | 737-200 Series | 737-200C Series
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: 78-04-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3267

AD NUMBER:   78-04-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 16, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   78-04-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3140 as amended by Amendment 39-3267. Applies to all Boeing Model 737-100/200/200C/T43A series airplanes, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048 which have not had the bolt replacement accomplished per figure 1 of that service bulletin, certificated in all categories.
A. Within the next 75 flight hours time-in-service after January 16, 1978, unless accomplished within the last 3,000 flight hours time-in-service, accomplish paragraph B below.
B. Remove panels 9126 L.H. and 9226 R.H. and check all attach bolts (16 per side) of the two horizontal stabilizer hinge outboard fittings for looseness. If found loose, before further flight, tighten bolt(s) to 65-80 in.-lbs. or accomplish the bolt replacement of figure 1 of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048, or later FAA approved revisions, or equivalent approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. In the event it is impracticable to perform the inspection within 75 flight hours time-in-service after January 16, 1978, permission to ferry an airplane to a location where the inspection can be accomplished, may be obtained by contacting the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.
C. Within the next 3,000 flight hours time-in-service after the inspection accomplished per paragraph A of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 flight hours time-in- service, accomplish the inspection of paragraph B.
D. Terminating action to this AD consists of replacement of the attach bolts of the horizontal stabilizer hinge outboard fittings in accordance with Figure 1 of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-53-1048, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA, Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.
Amendment 39-3140 became effective February 14, 1978.
This amendment 39-3267 becomes effective August 16, 1978.

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