AD 87-07-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aft airstair exit handle detent plate modification to ensure usability during emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Remove the modified aft airstair operating handle detent plate and install an unmodified Boeing P/N 65-60510-1 detent plate. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
within one year after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737 airplanes equipped with an aft airstair incorporating Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1083 or later revisions.
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Federal Register Abstract
Airstair Exit Handle
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes Subject: Airstair Exit Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1987 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: 87-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5577 AD NUMBER: 87-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-07-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5577. Applies to Boeing Model 737 airplanes, equipped with an aft airstair on which the detent plate modification described in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1083, dated June 4, 1982, or later revisions, has been incorporated; certificated in any category. Compliance is required within one year after the effective date of this AD. To ensure usability of the aft airstair exit in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: A. Remove the aft airstair operating handle detent plate which has been modified in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1083, and install an unmodified Boeing P/N 65- 60510-1 aft airstair operating handle detent plate. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective April 13, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-07-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-07-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes Subject: Airstair Exit Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1987 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: 87-07-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5577 AD NUMBER: 87-07-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-07-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-5577. Applies to Boeing Model 737 airplanes, equipped with an aft airstair on which the detent plate modification described in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1083, dated June 4, 1982, or later revisions, has been incorporated; certificated in any category. Compliance is required within one year after the effective date of this AD. To ensure usability of the aft airstair exit in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished: A. Remove the aft airstair operating handle detent plate which has been modified in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1083, and install an unmodified Boeing P/N 65- 60510-1 aft airstair operating handle detent plate. B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of the requirements of this AD. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective April 13, 1987. FOOTER:
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