Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-05-29 · Effective 2003-07-03 · 68 FR 31965
Document
Document number
03-13117
Federal Register citation
68 FR 31965
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-05-29
Effective date
2003-07-03
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-19-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 727, 737-100, 737-200, and 737-200C series airplanes, that requires one-time inspections to determine the part numbers of hydraulic accumulators installed in various areas of the airplane, and follow-on corrective actions if necessary. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent high-velocity separation of a barrel, piston, or end cap from a hydraulic accumulator. Such separation could result in injury to personnel in the accumulator area; loss of cabin pressurization; loss of affected hydraulic systems; or damage to plumbing, electrical installations, or structural members. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.