AD 91-05-08
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
Loss of engine control due to engine control cable separation resulting from corrosion.
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Required Actions
Inspect the engine control cable system as per Boeing Service Letters 737-SL-76-2-A (Models 737-100/-200) and 737-SL-76-9 (Models 737-300/-400). Replace carbon steel cables if unserviceable before further flight; replace serviceable carbon steel cables within three years of AD effective date. Stainless steel cables require no action.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 36 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
All Boeing Model 737 series airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Control Cable System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-05-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-05-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-131-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Control Cable System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1991 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: 91-05-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-131-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6906 AD NUMBER: 91-05-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-05-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-6906. Docket No. 90-NM-131-AD. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent loss of engine control due to engine control cable separation resulting from corrosion, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 36 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the engine control cable system as listed in Boeing Service Letters 737-SL-76-2-A, dated August 25, 1977, for Models 737- 100 and -200 series airplanes; and 737-SL-76-9, dated November 21, 1990, for Models 737-300 and -400 series airplanes; for the type of cable installed. NOTE: Determination of cable(s) part number by review of maintenance records is considered acceptable in lieu of actual inspection. 1. If corrosion resistant stainless steel cables are installed, no further action is necessary. 2. If carbon steel cables are installed and found to be: (a) unserviceable, replace the cables in accordance with the appropriate Boeing Service Letter prior to further flight (b) serviceable, replace the cables in accordance with the appropriate Boeing Service Letter within three years of the effective date of this AD. 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Seattle ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Seattle ACO. 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. 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 Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6906, AD 91-05-08) becomes effective on March 25, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-05-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-05-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-131-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Control Cable System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/25/1991 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: 91-05-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-131-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6906 AD NUMBER: 91-05-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 25, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-05-08 BOEING: Amendment 39-6906. Docket No. 90-NM-131-AD. Applicability: Model 737 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent loss of engine control due to engine control cable separation resulting from corrosion, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 36 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the engine control cable system as listed in Boeing Service Letters 737-SL-76-2-A, dated August 25, 1977, for Models 737- 100 and -200 series airplanes; and 737-SL-76-9, dated November 21, 1990, for Models 737-300 and -400 series airplanes; for the type of cable installed. NOTE: Determination of cable(s) part number by review of maintenance records is considered acceptable in lieu of actual inspection. 1. If corrosion resistant stainless steel cables are installed, no further action is necessary. 2. If carbon steel cables are installed and found to be: (a) unserviceable, replace the cables in accordance with the appropriate Boeing Service Letter prior to further flight (b) serviceable, replace the cables in accordance with the appropriate Boeing Service Letter within three years of the effective date of this AD. 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Seattle ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Seattle ACO. 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. 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 Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington. This amendment (39-6906, AD 91-05-08) becomes effective on March 25, 1991. FOOTER:
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