Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2020-01-21 · Effective 2020-01-21 · 85 FR 3254
Document
Document number
2020-00798
Federal Register citation
85 FR 3254
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Publication date
2020-01-21
Effective date
2020-01-21
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2019-0986
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -700 series airplanes, modified to a Bedek Division Special Freighter (BDSF) by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01566LA, ST01961SE, or ST02556SE, with a 9G rigid barrier. An emergency AD was sent to all known U.S. owners and operators of these airplanes. This AD requires complying with loading restrictions and methods. This AD was prompted by a review of the manufacturing process for the 9G rigid barrier installed on BDSF conversions that identified a manufacturing non-compliance. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.