Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
| AD/B737/252 | Leading Edge Slat Track Fittings | 13/2005 |
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| Applicability: | Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series aircraft, line numbers 1 through 1585. |
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| Requirement: | Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2005-20-16Amdt 39-14310.Note: Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-57-1273 Revision 2 and Boeing Service Bulletin 737-57-1080 Revision 3, or later FAA approved revisions, refer. |
| Compliance: | As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of22 December 2005. |
| This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 22 December 2005. | |
| Background: | The FAA received reports of damage to the lugs of certain inboard attach fittings of the leading edge slat tracks. The actions required by this Directive are intended to prevent a lifted slat, which, if the aircraft performs any non-normal manoeuvre during takeoff or landing at very high angles of attack, could lead to the loss of the slat and reduced control of the aircraft. |
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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
7 November 2005