AD 89-04-03
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
Improper use of adhesive on cockpit door blowout panels may prevent proper functioning of the blowout panels.
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Required Actions
Inspect for improper adhesive use and remove adhesive if necessary per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-52A1105, Revision 1. Submit a report of findings within 10 days after inspection completion to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. An alternate compliance method may be approved by the FAA Manager.
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Compliance Time
within 90 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737 series airplanes, line number 001 through 1587, certificated in any category
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Federal Register Abstract
Cockpit Door Blowout Panels
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-04-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-04-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Cockpit Door Blowout Panels Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/10/1989 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: 89-04-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6126 AD NUMBER: 89-04-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 10, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-04-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-6126. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, line number 001 through 1587, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To permit proper functioning of blowout panels in the cockpit door, accomplish the following: A. Inspect for improper use of adhesive and remove adhesive, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-52A1105, Revision 1, dated September 29, 1988. B. Within 10 days after completion of the inspection required by paragraph A., above, submit a report of findings, positive or negative, to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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. 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 Aircraft Certification Office. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 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 Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6126, AD 89-04-03) becomes effective March 10, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-04-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-04-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Cockpit Door Blowout Panels Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/10/1989 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: 89-04-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6126 AD NUMBER: 89-04-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 10, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-04-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-6126. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, line number 001 through 1587, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To permit proper functioning of blowout panels in the cockpit door, accomplish the following: A. Inspect for improper use of adhesive and remove adhesive, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-52A1105, Revision 1, dated September 29, 1988. B. Within 10 days after completion of the inspection required by paragraph A., above, submit a report of findings, positive or negative, to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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. 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 Aircraft Certification Office. D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with 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 Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 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 Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6126, AD 89-04-03) becomes effective March 10, 1989. FOOTER:
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