AD 89-25-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 and -400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 and -400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Engine flameout during inadvertent airplane immersion into thunderstorm activity due to inadequate engine idle circuitry.
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Required Actions
Modify the engine idle circuitry in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-77A1026 (Revision 2) for Model 737-300 series and 737-77A1025 for Model 737-400 series. Compliance with AD 88-13-51 R1 is required for Model 737-300 series.
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Compliance Time
within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-300 and -400 series airplanes identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-77A1026 (Revision 2) and 737-77A1025.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Idle Circuitry
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-25-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-25-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-225-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 and -400 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Idle Circuitry Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/11/1989 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 89-25-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-225-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6402 AD NUMBER: 89-25-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 and -400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 11, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-25-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-6402. Docket No. 89-NM-225-AD. Applicability: Model 737-300 and -400 series airplanes, identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-77A1026, Revision 2, dated October 27, 1989, and 737-77A1025, dated October 12, 1989, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To reduce the risk of engine flameout during inadvertent airplane immersion into thunderstorm activity, accomplish the following: A. For Model 737-300 series airplanes: Modify the engine idle circuitry in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-77A1026, Revision 2, dated October 27, 1989. NOTE: This action is in addition to the actions required by AD 88-13-51 R1, Amendment 39-6088, for the Model 737-300 series airplanes. B. For Model 737-400 series airplanes: Modify the engine idle circuitry in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-77A1025, dated October 12, 1989. 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 will either concur or comment, 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6402, AD 89-25-02) becomes effective on December 11, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-25-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-25-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-225-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 and -400 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Idle Circuitry Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/11/1989 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-300 Series | 737-400 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: 89-25-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-225-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6402 AD NUMBER: 89-25-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300 and -400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 11, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-25-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-6402. Docket No. 89-NM-225-AD. Applicability: Model 737-300 and -400 series airplanes, identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletins 737-77A1026, Revision 2, dated October 27, 1989, and 737-77A1025, dated October 12, 1989, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To reduce the risk of engine flameout during inadvertent airplane immersion into thunderstorm activity, accomplish the following: A. For Model 737-300 series airplanes: Modify the engine idle circuitry in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-77A1026, Revision 2, dated October 27, 1989. NOTE: This action is in addition to the actions required by AD 88-13-51 R1, Amendment 39-6088, for the Model 737-300 series airplanes. B. For Model 737-400 series airplanes: Modify the engine idle circuitry in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-77A1025, dated October 12, 1989. 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 will either concur or comment, 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 information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment (39-6402, AD 89-25-02) becomes effective on December 11, 1989. FOOTER:
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