# Proposed AD 2001-NM-344-AD: Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-18-02
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 11, 2002, 67 FR 6212
- Comments due: March 28, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-18-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-18-02)
- Docket: 2001-NM-344-AD
- FR document: 02-3273
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/be/ee/beee6d01065036a2b9cf51d999b23222af168054009c3065975db92994e61eec (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-02-11/pdf/02-3273.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/11/02-3273/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-100--200--200c--300--400-and--500-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BC35F2A4037FC95486256B5E00684ADD.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-344-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time inspection to determine whether the lower bearing support of the aileron transfer mechanism directly below the first officer's control column has a "pocket," and follow-on corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent jamming of the first officer's control wheel due to the presence of a foreign object on the lower bearing support of the transfer mechanism, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 11, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-3273, comments due Mar 28, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/02/11/02-3273/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-100--200--200c--300--400-and--500-series-airplanes)

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