Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-400, -500, -600, -700, and -800 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-10-09 · Effective 2003-11-13 · 68 FR 58268
Document
Document number
03-25491
Federal Register citation
68 FR 58268
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-10-09
Effective date
2003-11-13
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-326-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-400, -500, -600, -700, and -800 series airplanes, that requires either modification of the wiring to the windshield wiper motors in the flight compartment or replacement of those windshield wiper motor/converters with new motor/converters. This action is necessary to prevent a reduction in flight crew visibility due to stalled wiper motors during heavy precipitation and a period of substantial crew workload, which could result in damage to the airplane structure and injury to flight crew, passengers, or ground personnel during final approach for landing. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.