AD 99-22-16

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Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 737 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-22-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-NM-02-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: November 02, 1999)

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

Incorrect installation of the upper decompression panel on the flight deck door could cause the emergency exit panel to become inoperable, preventing crewmembers from performing essential duties during an emergency evacuation.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection within 18 months after the effective date to verify a minimum overlap dimension of 0.05 inch. If the overlap is insufficient, adjust the decompression panel and adjacent decorative channel prior to further flight as per Boeing Service Bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 737-52-1128 or 737-52-1137, certified in any category.

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