# Proposed AD FAA-2007-0228: Boeing Model 737-200 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-06-09
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 26, 2007, 72 FR 65909
- Comments due: January 10, 2008
- Became: [AD 2008-06-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-09)
- Docket: FAA-2007-0228 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-0228, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-NM-107-AD
- FR document: E7-22926
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c5/22/c52276d40abeebe2d52a609ac8e8b1b77deab595c678ac0f141ac32862676aba (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-11-26/pdf/E7-22926.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/26/E7-22926/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-200-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5C82E2DA5669063A8625739F005EC09D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-0228

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-200 series airplanes. This proposed AD would require repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the support fittings of the Krueger flap actuators, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD also would require eventual replacement of any existing aluminum support fitting on each wing with a steel fitting, and modification of the aft attachment of the actuator. Doing these actions would terminate the repetitive inspection requirements. This proposed AD results from reports of cracking due to fatigue and stress corrosion of the support fittings of the Krueger flap actuator. We are proposing this AD to prevent cracking of the support fittings, which could result in fracturing of the actuator attach lugs, separation of the actuator from the support fitting, severing of the hydraulic lines, resultant loss of hydraulic fluids, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 26, 2007: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E7-22926, comments due Jan 10, 2008 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/11/26/E7-22926/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-200-series-airplanes)

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