AD 89-14-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-14-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Failure of flight attendant seats due to fatigue and/or deformation of seat pan roller fittings, part numbers 990862-3 and -4.

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Required Actions

Inspect seat pan roller fittings (P/N 990862-3 and -4) for fatigue/deformation per Trans Aero SB No. 113 within 12 months after the effective date (August 7, 1989). Repeat inspections every 18 months. Replace fittings if fatigue/deformation found before further flight. Submit findings report within 10 days of initial inspection.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this amendment, unless previously accomplished within 12 months prior to the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737 series airplanes equipped with flight attendant seats and Trans Aero part number 90835

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Federal Register Abstract

Seat Pan Roller

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AD Number:
89-14-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Seat Pan Roller
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/07/1989
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: 89-14-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6256

AD NUMBER:   89-14-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 7, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-14-11 BOEING: Amendment 39-6256.
Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, equipped with flight attendant seats, Trans Aero part number (P/N) 90835, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent possible failure of flight attendant seats, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this amendment, unless previously accomplished within 12 months prior to the effective date of this amendment, inspect seat pan roller fittings, P/N 990862-3, and -4, for evidence of fatigue and/or deformation, in accordance with Trans Aero Service Bulletin No. 113, dated May 11, 1988. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 18 months.

B. If evidence of fatigue or deformation is found, prior to further use of the seat, replace the seat pan roller fitting with an airworthy part. Inspect the new fitting, in accordance with paragraph A., above, at intervals not to exceed 18 months.

C. Within 10 days after completion of the initial 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, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168.

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 concur or make comments 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 Trans Aero Industries, Inc., 502 North Oak Street, Inglewood, California 98302-2942, or to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 (39-6256, AD 89-14-11) becomes effective on August 7, 1989.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Seat Pan Roller
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/07/1989
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: 89-14-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-6256

AD NUMBER:   89-14-11

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 7, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-14-11 BOEING: Amendment 39-6256.
Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, equipped with flight attendant seats, Trans Aero part number (P/N) 90835, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent possible failure of flight attendant seats, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this amendment, unless previously accomplished within 12 months prior to the effective date of this amendment, inspect seat pan roller fittings, P/N 990862-3, and -4, for evidence of fatigue and/or deformation, in accordance with Trans Aero Service Bulletin No. 113, dated May 11, 1988. Repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 18 months.

B. If evidence of fatigue or deformation is found, prior to further use of the seat, replace the seat pan roller fitting with an airworthy part. Inspect the new fitting, in accordance with paragraph A., above, at intervals not to exceed 18 months.

C. Within 10 days after completion of the initial 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, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168.

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 concur or make comments 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 Trans Aero Industries, Inc., 502 North Oak Street, Inglewood, California 98302-2942, or to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 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 (39-6256, AD 89-14-11) becomes effective on August 7, 1989.

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