Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-08-21 · Effective 2001-09-25 · 66 FR 43763
Document
Document number
01-20803
Federal Register citation
66 FR 43763
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2001-08-21
Effective date
2001-09-25
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-401-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD); applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes; that requires a one-time inspection of the carriage spindles on the outboard midflap for circumferential score marks; and rework of the carriage spindles or replacement with new or serviceable spindles, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent severe flap asymmetry due to fractures of both carriage spindles at an outboard midflap, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.