AD 88-01-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-01-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of the primary Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) displays due to potential failure of the symbol generators.

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Required Actions

Replace the EFIS symbol generators in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-34-1220 dated April 30, 1987, or later FAA-approved revisions. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be used with FAA concurrence.

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Compliance Time

within one year after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

BOEING Model 737-300 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-34-1220 dated April 30, 1987

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Federal Register Abstract

Electronic Flight Instrument System Symbol Generators

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AD Number:
88-01-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Electronic Flight Instrument System Symbol Generators
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/16/1988
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
737-300 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 88-01-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5818

AD NUMBER:   88-01-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 16, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-01-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-5818. Applies to Model 737-300 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-34-1220 dated April 30, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent loss of the primary Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) displays, accomplish the following:

A. Replace the EFIS symbol generators in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-34-1220 dated April 30, 1987, or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provide an acceptable level of safety, and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 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 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. 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 February 16, 1988.

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AD Number:
88-01-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Electronic Flight Instrument System Symbol Generators
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/16/1988
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
737-300 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: 88-01-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5818

AD NUMBER:   88-01-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 16, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-01-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-5818. Applies to Model 737-300 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-34-1220 dated April 30, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required within one year after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent loss of the primary Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) displays, accomplish the following:

A. Replace the EFIS symbol generators in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-34-1220 dated April 30, 1987, or later FAA-approved revisions.

B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provide an acceptable level of safety, and which has the concurrence of an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, 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 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. 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 February 16, 1988.

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