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AD/B737/357	In-Flight Entertainment Systems	8/2009

Applicability:	Model 737-300, -400 and -500 series aeroplanes, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin (SB) 737-24-1145, dated 4 March 2004 and Model 737-600, -700, -700C,-800 and -900 series aeroplanes, as identified in Boeing SB737-24-1147, Revision 1, dated 1 March 2007.
Requirement:	1. For Model 737-300, -400 and -500 series aeroplanes - Install a new circuit breaker, relays and wiring to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems through the IFE/galley switch and do all other specified actions as applicable, by accomplishing all the applicable actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 737-24-1145.
	2. For Model 737-300 series aeroplanes identified as Group 6 aeroplanes in SB737-24-1145 and equipped with P5-13 module assembly part number (P/N)69-37321-81 - Replace the lightplate assembly of the P5-13 module assembly with a new lightplate assembly and re-identify and test the modified P5-13 module assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Component Service Bulletin (CSB) 69-37321-31-03, dated21 August 2003.
	3. For Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 series aeroplanes - Install a new circuit breaker, relays and wiring, as applicable, to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a utility switch in the flight compartment, by accomplishing all of the applicable actions specified in Parts 1, 2 or 3 of the Work Instructions of SB737-24-1147, Revision 1.
	4. For Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 series aeroplanes identified as Groups 3 through 139 inclusive in SB 737-24-1147, Revision 1 and equipped with P5-13 module assembly P/N 285A1840-3 or -4 - Modify the P5-13 module assembly, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing CSB 285A1840-24-02, dated 28 August 2003.

5. For Model 737-800 series aeroplanes identified in paragraph 1.A.1. of Boeing SB 737-23-1189, dated 27 June 2002 - Install wiring for the No. 4 Video Display Unit (VDU) cluster, an INOP marker and stow clip at the P6-1 circuit breaker panel; reroute certain wiring for the No. 4 VDU cluster between stations 685 and 767; and do a continuity test of the newly installed and rerouted wiring; in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 737-23-1189.

	Later revisions of the above SBs, approved by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) to FAA AD 2009-12-06 are considered acceptable for compliance with the equivalent Requirements of this Directive.
	Note: FAA AD 2009-12-06 Amdt 39-15929 refers.
Compliance:	For Requirement 1 - Within 60 months after the effective date of this Directive.
	For Requirement 2 - Prior to or concurrently with Requirement 1.
	For Requirement 3 - Within 60 months after the effective date of this Directive.
	For Requirements 4 and 5 - Prior to or concurrently with Requirement 3.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 30 July 2009.
Background:	This Directive results from an IFE systems review and is issued to ensure that the flightcrew is able to turn off electrical power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems through a switch in the flight compartment. The flightcrew's inability to turn off power to IFE systems and other non-essential electrical systems during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in the inability to control smoke or fumes in the aeroplane flight deck or cabin.

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