AD 88-19-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Freezing of cabin pressure safety relief valves could cause fuselage pressures in excess of design limits if pressurization malfunctions occur.
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Required Actions
Replace the cabin pressure safety relief valves (2) in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-21-1096. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be used if approved by the FAA Manager, Seattle Transport Airplane Office.
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Compliance Time
within the next 15 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737 series airplanes approved for operation above 35,000 feet, certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Cabin Pressure Safety Relief Valves
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Cabin Pressure Safety Relief Valves Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/03/1988 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: 88-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6007 AD NUMBER: 88-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 3, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-19-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-6007. Applies to Model 737 series airplanes, which have been approved for operation above 35,000 feet, certificated in any category. Compliance required within the next 15 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fuselage pressures in excess of design limits due to freezing of cabin pressure safety relief valves if pressurization malfunctions occur, accomplish the following: A. Replace the cabin pressure safety relief valves (2) in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-21-1096, dated December 10, 1987. 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 Transport Airplane Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Transport Airplane Office. 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 rework required by 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 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 Transport Airplane Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment, 39-6007, becomes effective October 3, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_88-19-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 88-19-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Cabin Pressure Safety Relief Valves Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/03/1988 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: 88-19-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6007 AD NUMBER: 88-19-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 3, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 88-19-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-6007. Applies to Model 737 series airplanes, which have been approved for operation above 35,000 feet, certificated in any category. Compliance required within the next 15 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fuselage pressures in excess of design limits due to freezing of cabin pressure safety relief valves if pressurization malfunctions occur, accomplish the following: A. Replace the cabin pressure safety relief valves (2) in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-21-1096, dated December 10, 1987. 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 Transport Airplane Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Transport Airplane Office. 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 rework required by 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 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 Transport Airplane Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment, 39-6007, becomes effective October 3, 1988. FOOTER:
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