# Proposed AD 95-NM-138-AD: Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes Equipped With Air Cruisers Evacuation Slides

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 96-18-04
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 19, 1996, 61 FR 1291
- Comments due: March 11, 1996
- Became: [AD 96-18-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-04)
- Docket: 95-NM-138-AD
- FR document: 96-474
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/61/9b/619b2eb45469fa38ba4616410d0b166ec2e41e7fee7cc2d03798ba361bd064d1 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-01-19/pdf/96-474.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/01/19/96-474/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-300--400-and--500-series-airplanes-equipped-with-air
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/95-NM-138-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of two existing airworthiness directives (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737 series airplanes, that currently requires modification of the packing and slide containers of the escape slide, and repetitive inspections of the velcro girt retaining straps at the forward door of the escape slides. The existing AD's were prompted by reports of slide girt material interfering with the girt bar stowage brackets during door opening. This action would require a new terminating modification, which would constitute terminating action for the repetitive inspection requirements. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent failure or interference of opening of the forward doors, which could delay or impede the evacuation of passengers during an emergency.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 19, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-474, comments due Mar 11, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/01/19/96-474/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-300--400-and--500-series-airplanes-equipped-with-air)

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