AD 75-25-02

75-25-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-2444. Applies to Boeing Model 737 series airplanes, serial numbers 19013 to 20544, inclusive, that have:

a. Been modified in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin Nos. 737-52-1004 and/or 737-52-1034; or b. Received the equivalent of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-52-1034 in production. Airplanes in this category are those listed under Group II of Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-52- 1054. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. To eliminate possible interference between the escape hatch handle cover and the hatch lining and to ensure that the hatch may be easily opened from outside the airplane, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 200 days, perform both inside and outside operational checks of the overwing exits and visually inspect condition of hatch handle cover assembly for wear, abrasion, and corrosion.Repair or replace as necessary with serviceable parts. B. Within 90 days time in service from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, rework hatch handle cover in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin No. 737-52-1054, or later approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. Accomplishment of this paragraph constitutes terminating action for this AD. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive, who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P. O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. The documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effectiveJanuary 5, 1976.