AD Amdt-39-9205

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

AD Number
Amdt-39-9205
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 94-NM-158-AD
FR Citation
60 FR 20394

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the fireproof insulation top coat installed on the firewalls of the thrust reverser fan cowls due to certain combinations of insulation and topcoat materials allowing flame penetration.

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Required Actions

Inspect the type of topcoat material on the insulation of the inner wall of the fan duct cowl firewall of the thrust reversers. Apply an improved topcoat material if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes with certain combinations of insulation and topcoat materials on the firewall of the thrust reverser fan cowls.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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