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AD/B737/33 Amdt 1 - Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments

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AD/B737/33 Amdt 1 requires operators of Boeing 737 series aeroplanes (line numbers 1–967, excluding freighters) to inspect, modify and repair forward and aft cargo compartment frames in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737‑53A1027 Revision 7 (14 Dec 1989). The action responds to reports of extensive frame cracking. Operators pay for inspections and repairs, must follow the Requirement document for timing and methods, and may use FAA‑approved procedures in the latest service bulletin issue as an alternative.

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1	Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments	10/2006

Applicability:	Model 737 series aircraft, line numbers 1 through to 967, excluding cargo aircraft.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1027 Revision 7, dated 14 December 1989.Note 1: The FAA has approved the inspection, modification, and repair procedures contained in the Requirement document as an alternative to the earlier service bulletin issue specified in this Directive.Note 2: FAA AD 89-11-06 R1 Amdt 39-6515 refers.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 28 September 2006.
Background:	Reports were received of extensive cracking of cargo compartment frames, including one aircraft with three adjacent frames completely severed, on aircraft with between 29,300 and 50,300 flight cycles and 21,600 to 32,600 flight hours.Amendment 1 is issued to introduce a Requirement note that specifies FAA approval of work accomplishment in accordance with the latest service bulletin issue.

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David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

28 July 2006

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1

Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments

10/2006

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1	Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments	10/2006

Applicability:	Model 737 series aircraft, line numbers 1 through to 967, excluding cargo aircraft.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1027 Revision 7, dated 14 December 1989.Note 1: The FAA has approved the inspection, modification, and repair procedures contained in the Requirement document as an alternative to the earlier service bulletin issue specified in this Directive.Note 2: FAA AD 89-11-06 R1 Amdt 39-6515 refers.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document.
	This Amendment becomes effective on 28 September 2006.
Background:	Reports were received of extensive cracking of cargo compartment frames, including one aircraft with three adjacent frames completely severed, on aircraft with between 29,300 and 50,300 flight cycles and 21,600 to 32,600 flight hours.Amendment 1 is issued to introduce a Requirement note that specifies FAA approval of work accomplishment in accordance with the latest service bulletin issue.

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1 - Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments

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Current sections

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1

Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments

Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments

10/2006

10/2006

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1 AD/B737/33 Amdt 1

AD/B737/33 Amdt 1

Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments

Forward and Aft Cargo Compartments

10/2006 10/2006

10/2006