AD 91-05-08

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-05-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-131-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

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

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 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.

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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.

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AD Number:
91-05-08
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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.

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