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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Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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