Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
| AD/B737/42 Amdt 1 | Escape Slide Release Cable | 20/2013 |
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| Applicability: | All models, equipped with escape slide release cables. |
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| Requirement: | Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) 90-12-11 R1 Amdt 39-6683. |
| This AD effectivity excludes forward entry and service doors that have been modified with the new chain assembly in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin737-25A1270 Revision 2.This AD effectivity excludes Model 737-600/700/800 airplanes. | |
| Compliance: | As specified in the Requirement document.The effective date of this Amendment is 30 September 2013. |
| Background: | Country of origin AD. Frayed and broken cables if not replaced could result in an escape slide not releasing from the door and blocking the exit during an emergency evacuation.This amendment is issued to exempt aircraft fitted with a release latch device with a chain design instead of a cable from inspection. The cable is susceptible to fraying while the chain design has eliminated the fraying problem. |
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Mike Higgins
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
19 September 2013