AD 90-06-02
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
Structural failure due to aging airplane structural degradation as identified in Boeing Document D6-38505, Revision C.
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Required Actions
Accomplish structural modifications listed in Section 3 of Boeing Document D6-38505, Revision C, either prior to reaching the incorporation thresholds in the document or within 4 years after April 17, 1990, whichever is later. Alternate means of compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Prior to reaching the incorporation thresholds listed in Boeing Document D6-38505, Revision C, or within the next 4 years after April 17, 1990, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737 series airplanes listed in Boeing Document No. D6-38505, Revision C, dated December 11, 1989, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Structural Modifications
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-67-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Structural Modifications Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/17/1990 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: 90-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-67-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6489 AD NUMBER: 90-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 17, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-06-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-6489. Docket No. 89-NM-67-AD. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Document No. D6-38505, Revision C, dated December 11, 1989, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure, accomplish the following: A. Except as provided below, prior to reaching the incorporation thresholds listed in Boeing Document No. D6-38505, Revision C, dated December 11, 1989, "Aging Airplane Service Bulletin Structural Modification Program - Model 737-100/-200/-200C" (hereinafter called "the Document"), or within the next 4 years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish the structural modifications listed in Section 3 of the Document. Modifications for which the incorporation threshold is identified in the Document as a specific date must be accomplished by that date in lieu of the 4 years specified in this paragraph. NOTE: The modifications required by this paragraph do not terminate the inspection requirements of any other AD unless that AD specifies that any such modification constitutes terminating action for the inspection requirements. 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 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. C. 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. The modifications shall be done in accordance with Boeing Document D6-38505, Revision C, dated December 11, 1989, "Aging Airplane Service Bulletin Structural Modification Program - Model 737-100/-200/-200C." This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington; or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, N.W., Room 8301, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-6489, AD 90-06-02) becomes effective on April 17, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-06-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-06-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-67-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Structural Modifications Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/17/1990 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: 90-06-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-67-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6489 AD NUMBER: 90-06-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 17, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-06-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-6489. Docket No. 89-NM-67-AD. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Document No. D6-38505, Revision C, dated December 11, 1989, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure, accomplish the following: A. Except as provided below, prior to reaching the incorporation thresholds listed in Boeing Document No. D6-38505, Revision C, dated December 11, 1989, "Aging Airplane Service Bulletin Structural Modification Program - Model 737-100/-200/-200C" (hereinafter called "the Document"), or within the next 4 years after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, accomplish the structural modifications listed in Section 3 of the Document. Modifications for which the incorporation threshold is identified in the Document as a specific date must be accomplished by that date in lieu of the 4 years specified in this paragraph. NOTE: The modifications required by this paragraph do not terminate the inspection requirements of any other AD unless that AD specifies that any such modification constitutes terminating action for the inspection requirements. 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 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. C. 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. The modifications shall be done in accordance with Boeing Document D6-38505, Revision C, dated December 11, 1989, "Aging Airplane Service Bulletin Structural Modification Program - Model 737-100/-200/-200C." This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington; or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street, N.W., Room 8301, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-6489, AD 90-06-02) becomes effective on April 17, 1990. FOOTER:
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