# Proposed AD 2000-NM-401-AD: Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-16-11
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 12, 2001, 66 FR 18878
- Comments due: May 29, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-16-11)
- Docket: 2000-NM-401-AD
- FR document: 01-9021
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/21/13/21133b6af4a265dc1b5ceedc00d1ea15fe1f59cca79b6dd17705618ba70f0df5 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-04-12/pdf/01-9021.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/12/01-9021/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-100--200-and--200c-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-401-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-100, - 200, and -200C series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time detailed visual inspection of the carriage spindles on the outboard midflap for circumferential score marks; and rework of the carriage spindles or replacement with new or serviceable spindles, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent severe flap asymmetry due to fractures of both carriage spindles at an outboard midflap, which could result in loss of controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 12, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-9021, comments due May 29, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/12/01-9021/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-100--200-and--200c-series-airplanes)

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