AD 91-09-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cross connection of the engine fire extinguishing wiring and plumbing during maintenance could lead to failure of the fire extinguishing system.
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Required Actions
Accomplish modifications per Boeing Service Bulletin 737-26-1067 for applicable airplanes. Terminate repetitive inspections and functional tests required by AD 89-03-51 for airplanes with PRR 34774 modification. Obtain alternative compliance with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within the next 36 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fire Extinguishing Wiring
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-09-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-09-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-245-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Extinguishing Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-09-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-245-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6976 AD NUMBER: 91-09-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-09-12 BOEING: Amendment 39-6976. Docket No. 90-NM-245-AD. Applicability: All Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 36 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To preclude cross connection of the engine fire extinguishing wiring and plumbing during maintenance, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-26-1067, dated June 28, 1990: Modify the engine fire extinguishing system wiring and plumbing in accordance with the service bulletin. Accomplishment of this modification constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections and functional tests required by Airworthiness Directive 89-03-51, Amendment 39-6213, on Boeing Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 airplanes following maintenance on the engine fire extinguishing wiring and plumbing. B. For airplanes line position 1890 and subsequent on which PRR 34774 or an equivalent modification was incorporated during production: The repetitive inspections and functional tests required by Airworthiness Directive 89-03-51, Amendment 39-6213, are terminated. C. An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. 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 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 (39-6976, AD 91-09-12) becomes effective on May 28, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-09-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-09-12 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 90-NM-245-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes Subject: Fire Extinguishing Wiring Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/28/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 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: 91-09-12 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 90-NM-245-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6976 AD NUMBER: 91-09-12 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 28, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-09-12 BOEING: Amendment 39-6976. Docket No. 90-NM-245-AD. Applicability: All Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within the next 36 months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To preclude cross connection of the engine fire extinguishing wiring and plumbing during maintenance, accomplish the following: A. For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-26-1067, dated June 28, 1990: Modify the engine fire extinguishing system wiring and plumbing in accordance with the service bulletin. Accomplishment of this modification constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections and functional tests required by Airworthiness Directive 89-03-51, Amendment 39-6213, on Boeing Model 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 airplanes following maintenance on the engine fire extinguishing wiring and plumbing. B. For airplanes line position 1890 and subsequent on which PRR 34774 or an equivalent modification was incorporated during production: The repetitive inspections and functional tests required by Airworthiness Directive 89-03-51, Amendment 39-6213, are terminated. C. An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. 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 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 (39-6976, AD 91-09-12) becomes effective on May 28, 1991. FOOTER:
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