# Proposed AD 2002-NM-240-AD: Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-03-22
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 15, 2002, 67 FR 69157
- Comments due: December 30, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-03-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-22)
- Docket: 2002-NM-240-AD
- FR document: 02-29005
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/0d/82/0d82b7b8cb9061bcd147f6c9d513fdd16ca386944b1f4758110f88948ffb8b9f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-11-15/pdf/02-29005.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/11/15/02-29005/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-600--700--700c--800-and--900-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/07C49EFED723BE2186256C7200537970.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-240-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes. This proposal would require installing speedbrake limitation placards in the flight compartment; and revising the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual to ensure the flightcrew is advised not to extend the speedbrake lever beyond the flight detent. For certain airplanes, this proposal would require modifying the elevator and elevator tab assembly. This action is necessary to prevent severe vibration of the elevator and elevator tab assembly, which could result in severe damage to the horizontal stabilizer, followed by possible loss of the elevator tab and consequent loss of controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 15, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-29005, comments due Dec 30, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/11/15/02-29005/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-600--700--700c--800-and--900-series-airplanes)

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