AD Amdt-39-10061

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10061
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-29-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 35068

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fracturing of the vernier control rod bolts due to the shank of the bolt engaging the threads on the nutplate during installation, which could result in uncommanded movements of the rudder and reduced controllability.

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Required Actions

Replace the vernier control rod bolts and main rudder power control unit (PCU) with newly designed units. Conduct leak tests of the PCU and replace it with a serviceable or newly designed unit if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes covered by the superseded ADs.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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