AD/B737/340 - Outboard Trailing Edge Flap Carriage Spindles - CANCELLED

This document cancels a previous aviation safety rule (Airworthiness Directive B737/340) that required specific maintenance or inspections for Boeing 737 aeroplanes.

What it does:

• Cancels the Australian directive regarding outboard trailing edge flap carriage spindles (mechanical parts that help control the wing flaps) effective 24 November 2009.
• Transfers compliance to an American Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directive (AD 2009-23-10) issued on 26 October 2009, which now automatically applies under Australian aviation regulations (CASR Part 39.001A).

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Boeing 737 series aircraft registered in Australia.

Why it matters: Operators no longer need to follow the specific Australian requirements that were in the old directive. Instead, they must comply with the US FAA directive, which now serves as the binding safety standard under Australian law.