AD 89-12-02
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
The structural integrity of the occupied flight attendant seat mounted on the aft right lavatory during flight and emergency landing conditions could be compromised due to an inadvertent saw cut in the lavatory partition beam.
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Required Actions
Remove the aft right lavatory-mounted attendant seat or install a 'NO OCCUPANCY' placard within 30 days. Inspect the lavatory partition beam for saw cuts and repair as specified within 6 months. Report detected saw cuts within seven days. Obtain alternate compliance via FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD (June 29, 1989) for seat removal/placard; within 6 months after the effective date for partition beam inspection/repair.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737 series airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1231 (July 7, 1988) or Revision 1 (January 12, 1989).
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Federal Register Abstract
Lavatory
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Lavatory Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/29/1989 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: 89-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6225 AD NUMBER: 89-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 29, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-12-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-6225. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25- 1231, dated July 7, 1988, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure structural integrity of the occupied flight attendant seat mounted on the aft right lavatory during flight and emergency landing conditions, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, remove the aft right lavatory- mounted attendant seat or install a placard on the aft right lavatory-mounted flight attendant seat, stating: "NO OCCUPANCY", or equivalent. This placard may be removed or the seat reinstalled once the terminating action of paragraph B., below, has been accomplished. B. Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the aft right lavatory partition beam for an inadvertent saw cut, and repair, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1231, dated July 7, 1988, or Revision 1, dated January 12, 1989; or if the saw cut exceeds the limit specified in the service bulletin, repair in a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Report all inadvertent saw cuts detected during the inspection required by paragraph B., above, to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, within seven days after completion of the inspection. D. 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 will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. E. 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 (39-6225, AD 89-12-02) becomes effective on June 29, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-12-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Lavatory Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/29/1989 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: 89-12-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6225 AD NUMBER: 89-12-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 29, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-12-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-6225. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25- 1231, dated July 7, 1988, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure structural integrity of the occupied flight attendant seat mounted on the aft right lavatory during flight and emergency landing conditions, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, remove the aft right lavatory- mounted attendant seat or install a placard on the aft right lavatory-mounted flight attendant seat, stating: "NO OCCUPANCY", or equivalent. This placard may be removed or the seat reinstalled once the terminating action of paragraph B., below, has been accomplished. B. Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the aft right lavatory partition beam for an inadvertent saw cut, and repair, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25-1231, dated July 7, 1988, or Revision 1, dated January 12, 1989; or if the saw cut exceeds the limit specified in the service bulletin, repair in a method approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Report all inadvertent saw cuts detected during the inspection required by paragraph B., above, to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, within seven days after completion of the inspection. D. 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 will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office. E. 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 (39-6225, AD 89-12-02) becomes effective on June 29, 1989. FOOTER:
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