AD 78-04-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_78-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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737-100 Series | 737-200 Series | 737-200C Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-04-02 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-04-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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