- Effective
- September 10, 1970
- Models
- 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series, 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series, 737-500 Series and 3 more
- Data sheet
- TCDSA16WE
- Registered aircraft
- 823 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Large airplane
- Amendment
- 39-1077
Unofficial copy of the text in the FAA’s Dynamic Regulatory System. The FAA’s own copy is the authoritative one. DRS record last changed May 30, 2024.
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The airworthiness directive
70-18-06 BOEING: Amdt. 39-1077. Applies to Model 737 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision.
Compliance required within the next 400 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.
To prevent the separation of the overwing emergency hatch handle cover from the hatch handle assembly causing confusion and possible blockage during an emergency egress, rework the hatch handle cover in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 52-1034, dated July 24, 1970, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent rework procedure approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
This amendment becomes effective September 10, 1970.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 823
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1969 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 40 |
| 1999 | 87 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 73 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 38 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 21 |
| 2012 | 30 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 23 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 42 |
| 2017 | 72 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2025 | 2 |
38 with no year recorded