AD 86-05-04

86-05-04 BOEING: Amendment 39-5249. Applies to Model 737-100, -200, and -300 airplanes, as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25A1182, Revision 2, dated November 12, 1985, certificated in any category. To correct aft door emergency opening characteristics, accomplish the following within 6 months after the effective date of this amendment, unless previously accomplished:

A. Install escape slide cover restraining straps in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25A1182, Revision 2, Part II, dated November 12, 1985, or later FAA-approved revisions.

NOTE: Installation of escape slide cover restraining straps in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-25A1182, Revision 1, dated September 24, 1985, is equivalent to such installation in accordance with Revision 2 of that service bulletin, and constitutes compliance with this paragraph.

B. An alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD.

All persons affected by this amendment who have not already received the appropriate service bulletin from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. This service bulletin may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective April 11, 1986.