AD Amdt-39-9199

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-9199
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 95-NM-37-AD
FR Citation
60 FR 18981

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Malfunctioning of the rudder power control unit (PCU) could cause the rudder actuator piston and rudder to operate with reduced force capability or move in a direction opposite the intended direction.

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Required Actions

Identify the part and serial numbers of the main rudder power control unit (PCU), and replace certain PCUs with serviceable parts if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737 series airplanes with certain modified rudder PCUs that failed functional retesting.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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