AD 93-17-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Passengers may be unable to exit the airplane in the event of an emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Modify the evacuation slide valise in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257 dated November 20, 1992. Alternative methods of compliance or adjustments to the compliance time may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within 3 years after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation slides as listed in BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257
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Federal Register Abstract
Evacuation Slides
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-27-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes Subject: Evacuation Slides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1993 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-200 Series | 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 93-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-27-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8673 AD NUMBER: 93-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-17-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-8673. Docket 93-NM-27-AD. Applicability: Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation slides, as listed in BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent passengers from being unable to exit the airplane in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 years after the effective date of this AD, modify the evacuation slide valise in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The modification shall be done in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992. 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 BFGoodrich Aircraft Evacuation Systems, 3414 South 5th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 7, 1993. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-27-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes Subject: Evacuation Slides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1993 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-200 Series | 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 93-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-27-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8673 AD NUMBER: 93-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-17-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-8673. Docket 93-NM-27-AD. Applicability: Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation slides, as listed in BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent passengers from being unable to exit the airplane in the event of an emergency evacuation, accomplish the following: (a) Within 3 years after the effective date of this AD, modify the evacuation slide valise in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The modification shall be done in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 101658/659/660-25-257, dated November 20, 1992. 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 BFGoodrich Aircraft Evacuation Systems, 3414 South 5th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85040. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 7, 1993. FOOTER:
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