AD/B737/169 - Aft Pressure Bulkhead BS 1016 and Vertical Fin Forward Attachment Body Section 48 (Cth)

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CAR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

AD/B737/169 Aft Pressure Bulkhead BS 1016 and Vertical Fin Forward Attachment Body Section 48

12/2001

Applicability: Model 737-600, -700, and -800 aircraft, with line numbers 1 through 405, and line numbers 466, 585, 590, and 793.

Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA Emergency AD 2001- 21-51.

If any damage is found during the inspection required by this Directive, before further flight, perform a detailed visual inspection of the vertical beam web installation for damage, in accordance with Boeing Telegraphic Service Bulletin 737-53A1238. If damage is found, before further flight, repair all damage per data meeting the type certification basis of the aircraft approved by a Boeing Company Designated Engineering Representative (DER), who has been authorised by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), to make such findings.