Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, and 737-900 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-09-02 · Effective 2004-10-07 · 69 FR 53605
Document
Document number
04-19855
Federal Register citation
69 FR 53605
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-09-02
Effective date
2004-10-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-327-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, and 737-900 series airplanes, that requires measuring the electrical resistance of the support bracket for the fire extinguisher bottle located in the left main landing gear wheel well to ensure that it does not exceed the maximum allowed resistance; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent high electrical resistance in the squib firing circuit, which could result in insufficient electrical current to fire the fire extinguisher bottle squib and discharge the fire extinguishing agent, which could lead to an uncontrolled engine fire. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.