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AD/B737/295 - Airstair Doorstop Intercostal

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What it does: Requires operators of Boeing 737-700 and 737-800 aeroplanes (as listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1236 Rev 1) to carry out the inspections and corrective actions set out in FAA Airworthiness Directive 2006-16-11 for fatigue cracking around the forward airstair door. Compliance is mandatory, with this Directive effective 28 September 2006.

Who pays and who decides: aircraft owners/operators fund and perform the inspections/repairs; the Civil Aviation Safety Authority enforces the Directive.

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/295	Airstair Doorstop Intercostal	10/2006

Applicability:	Model 737-700 and 737-800 series aircraft; as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1236 Revision 1, dated 10 November 2005, or later FAA approved revision.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2006-16-11 Amdt 39-14711.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of28 September 2006.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 September 2006.
Background:	The FAA received a report of fatigue cracks of the backup intercostals located above the cutout for the forward airstair door. Such cracking, unless detected and corrected, could result in more extensive fatigue cracking and lead to possible loss of cabin pressure.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

17 August 2006

AD/B737/295

Airstair Doorstop Intercostal

10/2006

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/295	Airstair Doorstop Intercostal	10/2006

Applicability:	Model 737-700 and 737-800 series aircraft; as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1236 Revision 1, dated 10 November 2005, or later FAA approved revision.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2006-16-11 Amdt 39-14711.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of28 September 2006.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 28 September 2006.
Background:	The FAA received a report of fatigue cracks of the backup intercostals located above the cutout for the forward airstair door. Such cracking, unless detected and corrected, could result in more extensive fatigue cracking and lead to possible loss of cabin pressure.

AD/B737/295 - Airstair Doorstop Intercostal

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Current sections

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/295

AD/B737/295

Airstair Doorstop Intercostal

Airstair Doorstop Intercostal

10/2006

10/2006

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/295 AD/B737/295

AD/B737/295

Airstair Doorstop Intercostal Airstair Doorstop Intercostal

Airstair Doorstop Intercostal

10/2006 10/2006

10/2006