# Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-27A1277: U.S. DOT/FAA - Service Bulletin (2)

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ALERT ALERT
Commercial
Airplane
Group 737
ALERTALERT
Service Bulletin
Number: 737-27A1277
Date: July 21, 2005
Revision 2: January 08, 2010
ATA System: 2741
SUBJECT: FLIGHT CONTROLS -  Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Control System  - Ballscrew and Ball 
Nut Inspection , Lubrication, and Repair/Overhaul
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Table of Contents
Revision Transmittal Sheet .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 5
Summary .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  . 7
1. PLANNING INFORMATION .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  11
A. Effectivity .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  11
1. Airplanes   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  11
2. Spares Affected .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  35
B. Concurrent Requirements  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .  35
C. Reason .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  36
D. Description .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  38
E. Compliance.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .  .  .  .  41
F. Approval .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  42
G. Manpower   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .  .  .  .  42
H. Weight and Balance Changes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  43
I. Electrical Load Data  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .  .  .  43
J. References .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .  .  .  .  43
1. Existing Data: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  43
2. Data supplied with this Service Bulletin:   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  43
3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  44
K. Publications Affected .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  44
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  44
2. MATERIAL INFORMATION .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
A. Material - Price and Availability.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
B. Industry Support Information .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   .  45
C. Parts Necessary For Each Airplane  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
1. Kits/Parts: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator:  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
3. Parts Modified and Reidentified:   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced: .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  45
E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .   46
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  46
3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  47
A. GENERAL INFORMATION   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  47
B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  48
FIGURE  1: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE
BALLSCREW, BALL NUT, AND THE ATTACHMENT FITTINGS  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  54
FIGURE  2: LUBRICATION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  60
FIGURE  3: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR BALLSCREW AND BALL NUT - REPAIR/
REPLACEMENT   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  62
APPENDIX  A: Inspection report form for SB 737-27A1277  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  64

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Commercial
Airplanes
737
ALERTALERT
Service Bulletin
Number: 737-27A1277 Revision Transmittal Sheet
Original Issue: July 21, 2005
Revision 2: January 08, 2010
ATA System: 2741
SUBJECT: FLIGHT CONTROLS -  Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Control System  - Ballscrew and Ball 
Nut Inspection , Lubrication, and Repair/Overhaul
This Revision includes all pages of the service bulletin.
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION RELATED TO THIS REVISION
737-900ER airplanes were added to Group 2 of this service bulletin effectivity.
No more work is necessary on airplanes changed as shown in the original issue of this service bulletin dated 
July 21, 2005, or Revision 1 of this service bulletin dated July 25, 2007 (airplanes that incorporated UNMBRA 
CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01). However, Operators have to continue to do the repeat 
Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul as given in Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 1.
NOTE: The Operators that performed the initial Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul do not have to
do another initial inspection, but have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and
Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator as given in paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1. 
The Operators that incorporated UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A service bulletin 07322-27-01 as given in 
WORK PACKAGE 2, have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul 
of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator as given in paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1. 
The Operators that did not incorporate UMBRA CUSCINETTI S.p.A. service bulletin, have to 
incorporate UNMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01 as given in WORK PACKAGE 
2, and have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul of the 
Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator as given in paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1.
REASON FOR REVISION
This revision is sent to tell the operators that 737-900 ER airplanes have been added to Group 2 of the service 
bulletin effectivity. Also, this revision is sent to inform the Operators that the Warranty statement has been 
changed.
Paragraph 1.A., Effectivity, shows changes of airplane operators.  Each operator should examine the Effectivity 
paragraph for changes.
These following sections of the service bulletin are changed:

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1. Changed throughout the bulletin the term "as given in" with the term "in accordance with".
2. In Summary Page, Action Paragraph - Added additional data for clarification.
3. Revised note (a) of Table 1, and added note (b) to Table 1. 
4. In Summary Page, Effectivity Paragraph - Added 737-900 ER airplanes
5. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.A., Effectivity - Added 737-900 ER airplanes.
6. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.C., Reason - Added the list of all important changes done to the service 
bulletin.
7. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.D., Description - Added the work statement for Revision 2.
8. Revised note (a) of Table 1, and added note (b) to Table 1. 
9. Material Information, Paragraph 2.B., Industry Support Information - Changed the Warranty information. 
10. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.A., General Information - Changed Note 7 to replace the term 
"as given in" with the term "in accordance with". 
11. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.B., Work Instructions - Added some clarification notes and more 
data to some step instructions, deleted some unnecessary step instructions. 
12. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.B. - Changed Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3 for clarification. 
Vertical lines are put on the left edge of each page, except in Paragraph 1.A., Effectivity, to show the location 
of important changes.
Pages with no vertical lines have no important changes.
REVISION HISTORY
Original Issue: July 21, 2005
Revision 1: July 25, 2007
Revision 2: January 8, 2010

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ALERT ALERT
Commercial
Airplane
Group 737
ALERTALERT
Service Bulletin
Number: 737-27A1277 Summary
Date: July 21, 2005
Revision 2: January 08, 2010
ATA System: 2741
SUBJECT: FLIGHT CONTROLS -  Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Control System  - Ballscrew and Ball 
Nut Inspection , Lubrication, and Repair/Overhaul
THIS BULLETIN IS SENT TO THE OPERATORS OF RECORD OF THE AIRPLANES SHOWN IN 
PARAGRAPH 1.A., EFFECTIVITY.  IF AN AIRPLANE HAS BEEN LEASED OR SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE 
BULLETIN TO THE NEW OPERATOR.  IF APPLICABLE SPARES HAVE BEEN SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE 
BULLETIN TO THE NEW OWNER.
CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None.
BACKGROUND
This service bulletin is issued to maintain the frequency of the detailed inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer 
Trim Actuator Ballscrew and Ball Nut as specified in the Maintenance Planning Document. This service bulletin 
also gives instructions to remove/replace and repair the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator if a damaged 
Ballscrew or Ball Nut is found. This service bulletin also adds the recommended intervals for repeat lubrication 
and overhaul. The airplanes effective for this service bulletin are divided in two groups, Group 1 and Group 2. 
The detailed inspection, overhaul, and lubrication tasks are required for Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes. Also, 
for Group 1 airplanes only, this service bulletin gives recommended compliance time for incorporation of 
supplier UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01, Rev 00, dated December 21, 2004. The 
supplier service bulletin 07322-27-01 provides instructions to remove and replace the Ball Nut Tube Retainers 
on the 737 Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ballscrew assembly with new Tube Retainers that have sufficient 
stiffness to retain the load carrying balls in all known failure mode conditions. The changes given in this bulletin 
will reduce the probability of loss of the primary and secondary load paths of the Stabilizer Trim Actuator. Loss 
of primary and secondary load paths of the Stabilizer Trim Actuator could result in the loss of control of the 
airplane.
After a Horizontal Stabilizer Jackscrew incident related to a MD-80 airplane, Boeing initiated a design review of 
the Boeing heritage horizontal stabilizer ballscrew primary and secondary load paths. During this review, one 
757 operator reported a Horizontal Stabilizer Ballscrew with extensive corrosion. An investigation was initiated. 
This investigation identified that a maintenance procedure to check the stabilizer Ballscrew primary load path 
was required. In addition, the design review found that the Ball Nut Tube Retainers on the 737 Horizontal 
Stabilizer Trim Actuator should be stiffened, so that the balls are retained within the assembly when the balls 
are jammed and not free to circulate.

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Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 737NG-SRP-27-0153 is related to this bulletin.
ACTION (PRR 38275-74S)
Get access to the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator and do the procedures that follow below at the intervals 
shown in the compliance section.
1. INSPECTION:
– Do a detailed inspection of the Stabilizer Trim Actuator lower and upper Gimbal for cracks and other 
damage. Inspect the areas around the bushings. Do a general visual inspection to see if large amount 
of grease exit the Ball Nut. Do a detailed inspection of the grease on and around the Ballscrew and 
Ball Nut for existence of metallic particles or other solid particles or corrosion products in the grease. 
Do a general visual inspection of the external areas of the Stabilizer Trim Actuator, and the areas 
below the Stabilizer Trim Actuator, for loose ball bearings. Clean the actuator Ballscrew. Do a detailed 
inspection of the Ball Nut Tube Retainers for deformation, corrosion, and lifted or damaged Return 
Tubes. Do a detailed inspection of the actuator Ballscrew threads for cross threading, distortion, 
stripping, metallic particles, pitting, gouging, corrosion, spalling, brinelling, cracks, worn areas, and 
differences in thread shape (between thread grooves in the lower, middle, and upper portion of the 
Ballscrew). Move the Horizontal Stabilizer to a different setting to get access to the Ballscrew area 
covered by the Ball Nut. Repeat the inspections for the new exposed area of the ballscrew. Replace 
the Stabilizer Trim Actuator before further flight if any of these conditions exist. Lubricate the actuator 
Ball Nut and Ballscrew.
– Do the Detailed Inspection at the intervals given in Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1.
LUBRICATE THE STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR:  
– Lubricate the Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ballscrew, Ball Nut, and the upper and lower Gimbals.
– Do the Lubrication at the intervals given in Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1.
REMOVE/REPLACE THE STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR: Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator if 
damage is found.
NOTE: If you replace a damaged Stabilizer Trim Actuator with a serviceable Stabilizer Trim Actuator that
is not new or not overhauled, then you must do the Detailed Inspection for the replacement
Stabilizer Trim Actuator as given in this service bulletin, and the Horizontal Stabilizer Gearbox
Backlash Inspection in accordance with 737-600/700/800/900 AMM 27-41-81.   
2. INCORPORATE UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. SERVICE BULLETIN 07322-27-01, Rev 00, Dated 
December 21, 2004: Install the new Ball Nut Tube Retainers in accordance with supplier UMBRA 
CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01.     
NOTE: Incorporate the UMBRA CUSCINETTI,  S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01 no later than the time
given in Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 2. 
3. REMOVE AND REPAIR/OVERHAUL THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR:
– Remove the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator and repair/overhaul at the intervals given in Paragraph 
1.E, Compliance, Table 1.
EFFECTIVITY
All 737-600/-700/700C/-800/-900/-900ER airplanes, divided in two groups. See Service Bulletin Paragraph 
1.A.1 for effectivity.

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COMPLIANCE
Refer to Paragraph 1.E for Compliance.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
Boeing warranty remedies are available for WORK PACKAGE 2, Group 1, 737 airplanes in warranty as of June 
14, 2001.  Please refer to Paragraph 2.B., Industry Support Information.
MANPOWER
Refer to Paragraph 1.G, Manpower.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
None.

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ASSEMBLY AT SPECIFIED INTERVALS.
REPAIR/OVERHAUL THE STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR
SERVICE BULLETIN 07322-27-01.
INCORPORATE UMBRA CUSCINETTI INC. SUPPLIER
ACTUATOR IF DAMAGE IS FOUND.
REMOVE/REPLACE THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM
AT SPECIFIED INTERVALS .
LUBRICATE THE STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY
NUT, AND THE ATTACHMENT FITTINGS.
OF THE STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR BALLSCREW, BALL
DO A DETAILED INSPECTION AT SPECIFIED INTERVALS
3.
2.
1.
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY.
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ALERT ALERT
Commercial
Airplane
Group 737
ALERTALERT
Service Bulletin
Number: 737-27A1277
Date: July 21, 2005
Revision 2: January 08, 2010
ATA System: 2741
SUBJECT: FLIGHT CONTROLS -  Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Control System  - Ballscrew and Ball 
Nut Inspection , Lubrication, and Repair/Overhaul
THIS BULLETIN IS SENT TO THE OPERATORS OF RECORD OF THE AIRPLANES SHOWN IN 
PARAGRAPH 1.A., EFFECTIVITY.  IF AN AIRPLANE HAS BEEN LEASED OR SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE 
BULLETIN TO THE NEW OPERATOR.  IF APPLICABLE SPARES HAVE BEEN SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE 
BULLETIN TO THE NEW OWNER.
1. PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity
1. Airplanes
Refer to Service Bulletin Index Document D6-19567 Part 3 for Airplane Variable Number, Line 
Number, and Serial Number data. 
Refer to PRR 38275-74S for data about this change.
This service bulletin is for the airplanes shown below.
The list below is not complete, and does not include all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER 
airplanes delivered after May, 2006.
Airplane models:
GROUP CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
1 - Airplanes line numbers 1 through 1713, and 
airplane line number 1715. These airplanes did 
not have the stiffened Ball Nut Tube Retainers 
installed.
2 - Airplane line number 1714 and airplanes line 
numbers 1716 and on. These airplanes had the 
stiffened Ball Nut Tube Retainers installed in 
production.

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737-600 737-700 737-700C 737-800
737-900 737-900ER
IDENTIFICATION BY CUSTOMER, CUSTOMER CODE, GROUP AND VARIABLE NUMBER
AEROMEXICO  (AMX)
1 YB207 YB851–YB859 YB861–YB863 YB871–YB873
2 YB860 YB874 YK580–YK585 YM501–YM515
AIR ALGERIE  (ALG)
1 YD101–YD107 YE301–YE305
2 YD108–YD110
AIR BERLIN  (BER)
1 YA356–YA357 YA614–YA615 YB201 YB203
YB911 YC051–YC070 YC151 YC391
YC461 YC701 YC703 YC705
YC730 YD151–YD159 YD218 YD261
2 YL023–YL024 YL951–YL954 YN231–YN235
AIR CHINA  (BEJ)
1 YA681–YA682 YB584–YB586 YC943–YC951 YC981–YC983
2 YB587–YB588 YB592–YB598 YF001–YF002 YK161–YK165
YK651–YK660 YL001–YL005 YL901–YL910 YL921
AIR CHINA CHONGQING BRANCH  (CHO)
1 YC941–YC942
2 YB589
AIR CHINA SOUTHWEST BRANCH  (XIN)
1 YC426–YC428 YE201–YE206
AIR CHINA TIANJIN BRANCH  (TJA)
1 YB581–YB583
AIR EUROPA  (ARE)
1 YC761–YC770 YD046–YD049 YD206–YD209 YK002–YK003
YK361–YK364 YK601
2 YK365–YK367 YK370–YK372 YK602
AIR INDIA EXPRESS  (IDC)
1 YJ942–YJ943 YK007
2 YK151–YK154 YL461–YL475
AIR NATIONAL GUARD  (USK)
1 YG044 YG067 YG069
AIR NIPPON  (ANK)
2 YF051–YF054 YG251–YG252 YN001–YN015
AIR PACIFIC  (APC)
1 YA291 YC931–YC932

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AIR SENEGAL INTERNATIONAL  (SNG)
1 YA683–YA684
2 YM541
AIR VANUATU  (VAN)
2Y J 9 2 9
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE CORP.  (AMF)
2 YK631–YK634
AIRTRAN AIRWAYS  (CQT)
1 YB371–YB381 YM201–YM202
2 YB382–YB392 YM203–YM223 YM226–YM234 YM237–YM241
ALASKA AIRLINES  (ASA)
1 YA841–YA856 YA858 YA860–YA862 YD501–YD512
YK403 YK431
2 YK432–YK450 YL101–YL128
ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS  (ANA)
2 YN016
AMERICAN AIRLINES  (AAL)
1 YC801–YC877
2 YF201–YF202
AMIRI FLIGHT  (ABD)
1 YD410 YG039
ANDROMEDA LIMITED  (DPK)
2Y G 1 1 8
ARAMCO ASSOCIATED COMPANY  (RAS)
1 YB151–YB153 YG601–YG602
ARIK AIR  (AKD)
2 YK676–YK677 YM224–YM225 YM235–YM236 YN213–YN214
ARKEFLY  (HXL)
2 YK918–YK919
ASTRAEUS, LTD.  (AUA)
1 YA671–YA672
AUSTRALIAN WEDGETAIL PROGRAM  (ZVI)
1 YG089 YG201
2 YG203–YG205
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES AG  (AUL)
1 YB171–YB172 YC381–YC385 YE171–YE172
2 YC386–YC387

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AVENIR WORLDWIDE (BBJ) LIMITED  (AWO)
1Y G 0 3 4
AVJET  (AJT)
2Y G 0 9 5
AWAS  (AWW)
1 YA732–YA733
2 YB590–YB591
BANCO SAFRA  (BNS)
1Y G 0 4 0
BEL AIR LIMITED  (ULL)
1Y G 0 2 2
BELAVIA  (ITU)
1Y D 4 0 8
BLUE AIR  (BTR)
1Y C 4 8 0
BOEING DEMONSTRATOR JET  (BCJ)
1 YG035–YG036
BOETTI AIR INC.  (BBI)
1Y G 0 6 8
BURAQ AIR  (BQA)
2 YK791–YK792
CANJET  (CNJ)
1Y C 4 7 6 Y C 4 7 8
CARIBBEAN AIRLINES LIMITED  (CBL)
1 YC136–YC141 YD317
CHARTWELL  (CHP)
1Y G 0 1 7
CHINA AIRLINES  (CHI)
1 YC571 YC574–YC582
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES  (CEA)
1 YA811–YA814 YB206 YB561–YB574 YK457–YK459
2 YB575–YB580 YJ010 YK461 YM591–YM593
YN021–YN024
CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES WUHAN  (WUH)
1 YD171–YD172 YK456
2 YK460

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CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES  (GUN)
1 YB881–YB883 YB886–YB888 YC027 YC921–YC922
YD313 YD316 YD320 YD322
YD324–YD327 YD329 YJ671–YJ682
2 YB889–YB893 YJ683–YJ694 YL431–YL437 YN071–YN079
CHINA UNITED AIRLINES  (CUL)
1 YB631–YB632
CHINA UNITED AIRLINES LTD.  (CUA)
1Y A 2 7 2
2 YD496 YD499 YJ009
CHINA XINJIANG AIRLINES  (XIJ)
1 YA255–YA256 YA645 YA656 YB884–YB885
2 YM571–YM572
CLAY LACY AVIATION  (CYA)
1Y G 0 3 7
COLOMBIAN AIR FORCE  (CLB)
1Y G 0 2 8
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA  (GAU)
1 YG072 YG075
CONTINENTAL AIRLINES  (CAL)
1 YA501–YA536 YC321–YC380 YD601–YD612 YJ501–YJ517
YJ531–YJ545
2 YH101–YH121 YJ546–YJ570
COPA AIRLINES  (COP)
1 YA755–YA756 YA961–YA976 YJ591–YJ594
2 YA977–YA978 YJ595–YJ598
CYPRUS TURKISH AIRLINES (KTHY)  (KHT)
1 YC467 YD021–YD022
DALLAH AL BARAKA  (KAM)
1Y G 0 6 3
DELTA AIR LINES  (DAL)
1 YC601–YC655 YC681–YC696
2 YM701–YM707
DOBRO LIMITED  (DOB)
1Y G 0 0 8
2 YL281
DUBAI AIR WING  (DAW)
1 YD402 YD412 YG007
2 YD414

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E & A AVIATION  (RSB)
1Y G 0 8 2
EASYJET  (EZY)
1 YB101–YB103 YB106–YB132
EGYPTAIR  (EGP)
2 YK981–YK987
EIE EAGLE  (EIE)
1Y D 4 0 9
EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES  (ELA)
1 YA881–YA882 YC147 YC405 YC591–YC593
YD219
2 YL616–YL617
ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES  (ETH)
1 YA666–YA667 YB156–YB157
2 YB158
EUROCYPRIA AIRLINES  (ECY)
1 YC186–YC189
2 YC190 YJ947
EVA AIR  (EVA)
1Y G 0 8 3
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA  (NGA)
2Y G 0 9 1
FIRST VIRTUAL AIR II, LLC  (FVA)
1Y G 0 0 1
FLYGLOBESPAN.COM  (FGS)
1 YE105–YE106 YJ941 YK136–YK137
2 YB671–YB672 YJ976–YJ977
FTC  (SEH)
2Y G 0 9 6
FUNAIR  (FUN)
1Y G 0 2 7
FUTURA  (FUA)
1 YC406–YC407 YC410 YC451 YC463–YC464
YC466 YC727 YJ011–YJ013 YK426
2 YH201–YH202 YK427
G5 EXECUTIVE  (GFE)
2Y G 1 1 7

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GAMA AVIATION LTD  (GAV)
1Y G 0 1 0
GARUDA INDONESIA  (GIA)
1Y J 4 7 3 Y J 4 7 5
GAZPROMAVIA  (GAZ)
1 YA621–YA622
2Y G 0 9 7
GECAS  (GEF)
1 YA608 YA610 YA627–YA629
GERMANIA  (GER)
1 YA231 YA233 YA235–YA240
GLOBAL JET AUSTRIA  (GLJ)
1 YD404
GLOBAL JET LUXEMBOURG  (SIQ)
1Y G 0 3 8
2Y G 0 9 3
GOL AIRLINES  (GOT)
1 YA201–YA202 YA211 YA221 YA232
YA234 YA241–YA242 YA251–YA252 YA321–YA323
YA571–YA572 YA602 YA605 YA607
YA611–YA612 YA631 YA646–YA648 YA650
YA657 YB104–YB105 YB202 YB271
YC101 YC453 YC728–YC729 YD256–YD257
YD302–YD303 YD306–YD307 YJ471–YJ472
2 YJ944 YK721–YK723 YK725–YK741 YK753–YK764
GOVT OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA  (EGR)
1Y G 0 8 5
HAINAN AIRLINES  (HNA)
1 YA544 YA546 YA603–YA604 YA606
YA857 YA859 YC126–YC127 YC401
YC404 YC409 YC452 YC971–YC978
YD042–YD045 YD216 YK402
2 YF021–YF030 YF106–YF107 YJ953 YK406
YK681–YK684 YK701–YK710 YK716–YK719 YL012–YL016
YL021–YL022 YL051–YL052
HAMBURG INTERNATIONAL  (HAU)
1 YA575–YA576 YA578 YB276
HAPAG LLOYD EXPRESS  (HLX)
2 YM652
HONG KONG AIRLINES  (CWY)
2 YK711–YK713

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ILFC  (ILF)
1 YD308 YD318–YD319 YD323
INDIAN AIR FORCE  (IDF)
2 YG112–YG114
INTEGRATED DEFENSE SYSTEMS  (BSP)
2 YG202 YG212 YG214 YG221
JAL INTERNATIONAL  (JAL)
2 YL201–YL211 YL501–YL507
JEJU AIR  (JJU)
1Y C 7 0 4 Y C 7 0 7
JET AIRWAYS  (JPL)
1 YA630 YA734 YA751–YA754 YB181–YB184
YC402–YC403 YC731–YC741 YD309 YD311–YD312
YD328 YD330 YD334 YD571–YD572
YK401 YK404
2 YC742–YC750 YL371–YL374 YL602–YL603 YN091–YN092
YN121
JET AVIATION  (JTA)
1 YD405 YG015
JET AVIATION BUSINESS JET INC  (JBJ)
1Y G 0 7 1
JET LITE  (JPQ)
1 YA253–YA254 YA351 YA367 YB651
YC462 YC901–YC902 YM102–YM103
2 YK141–YK142 YK576–YK577
JET4YOU.COM  (JFU)
1Y C 0 1 0
JETAIRFLY  (TLB)
1 YA609 YD217 YJ931
2 YK910–YK912
JETX  (JXL)
1 YC454 YJ001
2 YK138–YK139
KENYA AIRWAYS  (KEN)
1 YA635–YA636 YA641–YA642
2 YK186 YK671–YK672 YL302–YL303
KLM - ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES  (KLM)
1 YC781–YC793 YD531–YD535
2 YJ945 YK921–YK927 YM691–YM694

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KOREAN AIR  (KAL)
1 YC441–YC448 YD121–YD126 YD541–YD547 YD561–YD564
YD591–YD594
2 YD595 YL271–YL272
LAS VEGAS JET  (LVJ)
1Y G 0 0 2
LEGATUM  (LGM)
1Y G 0 6 2
LIMITED BRAND INC.  (LII)
1Y G 0 0 5
LINEAS AEREAS AZTECA  (AZX)
1Y B 5 0 2
LION AIR  (MLI)
2 YH001–YH012 YH031–YH034
LOWA CORPORATION  (LWA)
1 YD406
LUXAIR  (LUX)
1 YB901–YB903
MALEV HUNGARIAN AIRLINES LTD.  (HGA)
1 YA371–YA377 YC201–YC203 YC206–YC207 YE321–YE326
MANDARIN AIRLINES  (MDN)
1 YC587–YC589
MGM MIRAGE  (MGM)
1Y G 0 4 2
2Y G 1 1 9
MIAMI AIR  (MIB)
1 YC146 YC904–YC905 YD304 YK121–YK122
2Y K 5 7 1
MID EAST JET  (SKL)
1 YD407 YG013–YG014 YG021
MONGOLIAN AIRLINES MIAT  (MNG)
1 YC477 YJ476
MWWMMWM LIMITED  (MWW)
2Y G 1 1 6
N720CH, INC.  (NCH)
1Y G 0 1 9

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NATIONAL  (NJI)
1Y G 0 3 2
NATIONAL AIR SERVICES  (NAR)
1 YD403 YG080 YG086–YG087
NEOS  (NEO)
1 YJ002 YJ021 YJ631–YJ632
NETJETS  (NJL)
1Y G 0 3 1 Y G 0 3 3
NEWS AMERICA INCORPORATED  (NWS)
1Y G 0 2 0
NOFA LTD.  (NFA)
2Y D 4 1 3
NORWEGIAN AIR SHUTTLE AS  (NSB)
1 YC412 YC455 YC907
2 YF111 YK176–YK177 YK661
OKAY AIRWAYS COMPANY LIMITED  (OKY)
1 YD332–YD333
2 YK171 YL282–YL284
OMAN AIR  (OMR)
1 YA366 YB551 YC171 YJ901–YJ902
2 YF112 YJ903–YJ904 YJ908–YJ910 YJ956
ORENBURG AIRLINES  (ORG)
1Y C 4 7 9
OREX  (ORX)
2Y G 1 2 1
ORIENT GLOBAL AVIATION  (VTU)
1Y G 0 1 1
PACIFIC BLUE AIRLINES  (BLP)
1 YJ865–YJ866 YK321 YK324 YK326
YK328
2 YK332 YK338–YK339
PEGASUS AIRLINES  (PGS)
1 YC392 YC414–YC415 YC572–YC573 YD391
2 YL061 YL931–YL934
PEREGRINE  (PGN)
2Y G 7 0 1
PERIDOT  (PID)
2Y H 3 0 2

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PEROLUX S.A.R.L.  (PLX)
2Y G 0 9 9
PICTON II  (UNU)
1Y G 0 0 6
PRIME AVIATION KZ  (PKZ)
1Y G 0 7 7
PRINCE SULTAN BIN ABDULAZIZ  (PZI)
2 YH301
PRIVATAIR  (PTS)
1Y G 0 6 4 Y K 0 0 6
2Y G 0 9 2 Y K 1 3 3
QANTAS  (QAN)
1 YC878–YC892 YJ911–YJ921
2 YJ922–YJ928 YL561–YL565
QATAR AIRWAYS VIP  (QAF)
2 YD415
RANK SERVICES LIMITED  (RGR)
1Y G 0 1 6
REPUBLIC OF CHINA AIR FORCE  (CAF)
1 YC396
ROYAL AIR MAROC  (RAM)
1 YA831–YA835 YC301–YC305 YK301–YK304
2 YK305–YK310 YK368–YK369 YN061
ROYAL JET  (RJT)
1 YG018 YG023–YG026
ROYAL MALAYSIA AIR FORCE  (MAF)
1Y G 0 6 1
ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE  (TAF)
2Y K 4 7 6
RYANAIR  (RYR)
1 YC481–YC499 YJ801–YJ853
2 YF501–YF516 YJ854–YJ860 YK801–YK899
S7 AIRLINES  (SBR)
1 YD301 YD310 YD314–YD315
SAGA AIRLINES  (SGV)
1 YD305 YD321

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SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO.  (SST)
1Y G 0 7 9
2Y G 1 1 1
SAS  (SAS)
1 YD051–YD052 YD055 YD057 YD082
YE001 YE003–YE005 YE007 YE009
YE011 YE016 YE018 YE020
YE051 YE101–YE102 YE107–YE108
SAS INSTITUTE INC.  (SJS)
1Y G 0 4 1
SAS NORWAY  (BRT)
1 YA311 YA543 YA545 YA547–YA552
YB001–YB006 YD041 YD050 YD053–YD054
YD056 YD081 YD083–YD084 YE002
YE006 YE008 YE010 YE012–YE015
YE017 YE019 YE103–YE104 YE109
2 YK373–YK375 YM671–YM672
SAUDI OGER  (SAO)
1 YD401 YG073
SHANDONG AIRLINES  (SHG)
2 YK511–YK516 YK521–YK524 YL066–YL069 YL311–YL312
YM551–YM553
SHANGHAI AIRLINES  (SHA)
1 YA312–YA314 YA891–YA892 YC166–YC170 YC394
YD491 YJ003–YJ004 YJ871
2 YD492–YD495 YD497–YD498 YJ005–YJ007 YJ872–YJ876
YL531–YL534
SHENZHEN AIRLINES  (SHZ)
1 YA613 YA626 YA686–YA687 YA721–YA722
YA801–YA803 YA809 YC153–YC154 YC411
YC413 YK101–YK104
2 YD651–YD655 YJ008 YJ948–YJ949 YK606–YK607
YL316–YL320 YL661–YL664 YL676–YL677
SIVA  (SVM)
2Y G 0 9 4
SKY AIRLINES  (SYC)
2Y J 9 5 0
SKYEUROPE  (SKP)
2 YN101–YN112 YN211–YN212 YN215
SKYMARK AIRLINES  (SKM)
2 YK191 YK611–YK616 YL601 YL604

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SOJITZ AIRCRAFT LEASING  (SNR)
1 YD025
SONAIR  (SON)
2 YG711 YN201–YN202
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRFORCE  (SFF)
1Y G 0 7 6
SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS  (SAA)
1 YC708–YC715 YC720–YC725 YD023–YD024 YD481–YD485
SOUTHERN AIRCRAFT SERVICES  (HUZ)
1Y G 0 0 9
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES  (SWA)
1 YA001–YA099 YA101–YA199 YA271 YA301
YA541–YA542 YB204–YB205 YM251–YM260
2 YM261–YM299 YM301–YM378
SPICEJET  (ROJ)
1 YC465 YD331
2 YH051–YH055 YK641–YK644 YK941–YK945 YK948–YK955
STERLING AIRLINES A/S  (STR)
1 YA203–YA210 YA302 YA573–YA574 YA731
YC102–YC104 YJ933–YJ934 YK001 YK004
2 YM581–YM582
SUN COUNTRY AIRLINES  (SCA)
1 YB656 YC121 YC152 YC155–YC156
YJ935–YJ936 YK132
2Y J 9 3 7 Y J 9 5 2
SUNEXPRESS  (SNS)
1 YC416–YC417 YC702 YC706 YD201–YD202
YJ477–YJ480
2 YL591–YL592 YL605–YL606
SUNWING AIRLINES INC.  (SUG)
2 YJ951 YL011 YL611
SWIFLITE AIRCRAFT CORPORATION  (OSF)
1Y G 0 7 8
TAAG (ANGOLA AIRLINES)  (ANG)
2 YM631–YM634
TAROM - ROMANIAN AIR TRANSPORT  (TRM)
1 YB161–YB164
TBN AVIATION AVV  (TBE)
1Y G 0 2 9

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THOMSONFLY  (BRI)
1 YD001–YD004
2 YK907–YK908 YL421–YL427
TOWN & COUNTRY FOODS INC.  (RUF)
1Y G 0 0 3
TRACINDA CORP.  (TRD)
1Y G 0 0 4
TRANSAVIA AIRLINES  (TAV)
1 YB521–YB526 YB541–YB544 YC071–YC083 YC091–YC094
2 YC084
TRANSAVIA FRANCE  (TVF)
1 YC751–YC752
2 YF176–YF178 YK946–YK947
TRAVEL SERVICE  (TSF)
1 YC408 YC459 YD203 YJ474
YK005 YK405
2 YK166–YK167
TUIFLY  (HAP)
1 YA577 YC001–YC009 YC011–YC026 YC028–YC030
2 YK901–YK906 YK909 YL401 YM641–YM651
TUIFLY NORDIC  (TNS)
1 YD005–YD007
TUNISAIR  (TUN)
1 YE151–YE157 YG030
TURKEY AIR FORCE AEW&C PGM  (ZXN)
1Y G 2 1 1
2Y G 2 1 3
TURKISH AIRLINES  (THY)
1 YC501–YC526
2 YK551–YK570 YL351–YL353
TURKMENISTAN AIRLINES  (TUE)
2 YK796–YK797 YN216
TURNBERRY  (TNY)
1Y G 0 1 2
TUTOR-SALIBA CORPORATION  (TTS)
1Y G 0 7 0
TY AIR  (YIP)
1Y G 0 6 6

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UNITED STATES NAVY  (USN)
1 YG501–YG508
2Y G 5 0 9
US AIR FORCE  (USF)
1 YG074 YG081 YG084 YG088
USAF RESERVES  (URV)
2 YG101–YG103
VIRGIN BLUE AIRLINES  (VOZ)
1 YA336–YA345 YA649 YA658–YA659 YA685
YA688–YA691 YB208 YC393 YC421–YC422
YD251–YD254 YJ861–YJ864 YJ867 YJ932
YK111–YK112 YK322–YK323 YK325 YK327
YK329–YK330 YM101
2 YJ954–YJ955 YK331 YK333–YK337 YM521–YM522
VRG LINHAS AEREAS S.A.  (VGG)
1 YA601 YB501 YC471–YC475
2 YK751–YK752 YL621
WAKEFIELD BAHAMAS LTD.  (WKB)
2Y G 1 2 0
WESTJET  (WJI)
1 YB301–YB310 YB601–YB629 YK480
2 YB630 YB961–YB974 YB986–YB988 YE371–YE383
YK481–YK487 YK495
WHITE SAPPHIRE  (WSP)
2Y G 0 9 8
XIAMEN AIRLINES  (XIA)
1 YA701–YA710 YM471
2 YK621–YK630 YK961–YK971 YL076–YL077 YL541–YL543
YM481–YM484
XL AIRWAYS  (SBE)
1 YC111–YC113 YC436–YC437 YC903 YC906
YK131
2 YC438–YC439 YH206–YH207 YJ946 YK146–YK147
YL056
XL AIRWAYS FRANCE  (FXL)
2Y F 0 8 6
XL AIRWAYS GERMANY  (SXL)
2 YK148 YL057
YEMENIA  (YEM)
1 YC176–YC178
2 YC179

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YONA  (IOP)
1Y G 0 4 3
IDENTIFICATION BY VARIABLE NUMBER
Variable  Group
YA001–YA099 1
YA101–YA199 1
YA201–YA211 1
YA221 1
YA231–YA242 1
YA251–YA256 1
YA271–YA272 1
YA291 1
YA301–YA302 1
YA311–YA314 1
YA321–YA323 1
YA336–YA345 1
YA351 1
YA356–YA357 1
YA366–YA367 1
YA371–YA377 1
YA501–YA536 1
YA541–YA552 1
YA571–YA578 1
YA601–YA615 1
YA621–YA622 1
YA626–YA631 1
YA635–YA636 1
YA641–YA642 1
YA645–YA650 1
YA656–YA659 1
YA666–YA667 1
YA671–YA672 1
YA681–YA691 1
YA701–YA710 1
YA721–YA722 1
YA731–YA734 1
YA751–YA756 1
YA801–YA803 1
YA809 1

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YA811–YA814 1
YA831–YA835 1
YA841–YA862 1
YA881–YA882 1
YA891–YA892 1
YA961–YA976 1
YA977–YA978 2
YB001–YB006 1
YB101–YB132 1
YB151–YB153 1
YB156–YB157 1
YB158 2
YB161–YB164 1
YB171–YB172 1
YB181–YB184 1
YB201–YB208 1
YB271 1
YB276 1
YB301–YB310 1
YB371–YB381 1
YB382–YB392 2
YB501–YB502 1
YB521–YB526 1
YB541–YB544 1
YB551 1
YB561–YB574 1
YB575–YB580 2
YB581–YB586 1
YB587–YB598 2
YB601–YB629 1
YB630 2
YB631–YB632 1
YB651 1
YB656 1
YB671–YB672 2
YB851–YB859 1
YB860 2
YB861–YB863 1
YB871–YB873 1
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YB874 2
YB881–YB888 1
YB889–YB893 2
YB901–YB903 1
YB911 1
YB961–YB974 2
YB986–YB988 2
YC001–YC030 1
YC051–YC083 1
YC084 2
YC091–YC094 1
YC101–YC104 1
YC111–YC113 1
YC121 1
YC126–YC127 1
YC136–YC141 1
YC146–YC147 1
YC151–YC156 1
YC166–YC171 1
YC176–YC178 1
YC179 2
YC186–YC189 1
YC190 2
YC201–YC203 1
YC206–YC207 1
YC301–YC305 1
YC321–YC385 1
YC386–YC387 2
YC391–YC394 1
YC396 1
YC401–YC417 1
YC421–YC422 1
YC426–YC428 1
YC436–YC437 1
YC438–YC439 2
YC441–YC448 1
YC451–YC455 1
YC459 1
YC461–YC467 1
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YC471–YC499 1
YC501–YC526 1
YC571–YC583 1
YC587–YC589 1
YC591–YC593 1
YC601–YC655 1
YC681–YC696 1
YC701–YC715 1
YC720–YC725 1
YC727–YC741 1
YC742–YC750 2
YC751–YC752 1
YC761–YC770 1
YC781–YC793 1
YC801–YC892 1
YC901–YC907 1
YC921–YC922 1
YC931–YC932 1
YC941–YC951 1
YC971–YC978 1
YC981–YC983 1
YD001–YD007 1
YD021–YD025 1
YD041–YD057 1
YD081–YD084 1
YD101–YD107 1
YD108–YD110 2
YD121–YD126 1
YD151–YD159 1
YD171–YD172 1
YD201–YD203 1
YD206–YD209 1
YD216–YD219 1
YD251–YD254 1
YD256–YD257 1
YD261 1
YD301–YD334 1
YD391 1
YD401–YD410 1
Variable  Group

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YD412 1
YD413–YD415 2
YD481–YD485 1
YD491 1
YD492–YD499 2
YD501–YD512 1
YD531–YD535 1
YD541–YD547 1
YD561–YD564 1
YD571–YD572 1
YD591–YD594 1
YD595 2
YD601–YD612 1
YD651–YD655 2
YE001–YE020 1
YE051 1
YE101–YE109 1
YE151–YE157 1
YE171–YE172 1
YE201–YE206 1
YE301–YE305 1
YE321–YE326 1
YE371–YE383 2
YF001–YF002 2
YF021–YF030 2
YF051–YF054 2
YF086 2
YF106–YF107 2
YF111–YF112 2
YF176–YF178 2
YF201–YF202 2
YF501–YF516 2
YG001–YG044 1
YG061–YG064 1
YG066–YG089 1
YG091–YG099 2
YG101–YG103 2
YG111–YG114 2
YG116–YG121 2
Variable  Group

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YG201 1
YG202–YG205 2
YG211 1
YG212–YG214 2
YG221 2
YG251–YG252 2
YG501–YG508 1
YG509 2
YG601–YG602 1
YG701 2
YG711 2
YH001–YH012 2
YH031–YH034 2
YH051–YH055 2
YH101–YH121 2
YH201–YH202 2
YH206–YH207 2
YH301–YH302 2
YJ001–YJ004 1
YJ005–YJ010 2
YJ011–YJ013 1
YJ021 1
YJ471–YJ480 1
YJ501–YJ517 1
YJ531–YJ545 1
YJ546–YJ570 2
YJ591–YJ594 1
YJ595–YJ598 2
YJ631–YJ632 1
YJ671–YJ682 1
YJ683–YJ694 2
YJ801–YJ853 1
YJ854–YJ860 2
YJ861–YJ867 1
YJ871 1
YJ872–YJ876 2
YJ901–YJ902 1
YJ903–YJ904 2
YJ908–YJ910 2
Variable  Group

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YJ911–YJ921 1
YJ922–YJ929 2
YJ931–YJ936 1
YJ937 2
YJ941–YJ943 1
YJ944–YJ956 2
YJ976–YJ977 2
YK001–YK007 1
YK101–YK104 1
YK111–YK112 1
YK121–YK122 1
YK131–YK132 1
YK133 2
YK136–YK137 1
YK138–YK139 2
YK141–YK142 2
YK146–YK148 2
YK151–YK154 2
YK161–YK167 2
YK171 2
YK176–YK177 2
YK186 2
YK191 2
YK301–YK304 1
YK305–YK310 2
YK321–YK330 1
YK331–YK339 2
YK361–YK364 1
YK365–YK375 2
YK401–YK405 1
YK406 2
YK426 1
YK427 2
YK431 1
YK432–YK450 2
YK456–YK459 1
YK460–YK461 2
YK476 2
YK480 1
Variable  Group

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YK481–YK487 2
YK495 2
YK511–YK516 2
YK521–YK524 2
YK551–YK571 2
YK576–YK577 2
YK580–YK585 2
YK601 1
YK602 2
YK606–YK607 2
YK611–YK616 2
YK621–YK634 2
YK641–YK644 2
YK651–YK661 2
YK671–YK672 2
YK676–YK677 2
YK681–YK684 2
YK701–YK713 2
YK716–YK719 2
YK721–YK741 2
YK751–YK764 2
YK791–YK792 2
YK796–YK797 2
YK801–YK899 2
YK901–YK912 2
YK918–YK919 2
YK921–YK927 2
YK941–YK955 2
YK961–YK971 2
YK981–YK987 2
YL001–YL005 2
YL011–YL016 2
YL021–YL024 2
YL051–YL052 2
YL056–YL057 2
YL061 2
YL066–YL069 2
YL076–YL077 2
YL101–YL128 2
Variable  Group

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YL201–YL211 2
YL271–YL272 2
YL281–YL284 2
YL301–YL303 2
YL311–YL312 2
YL316–YL320 2
YL351–YL353 2
YL371–YL374 2
YL401 2
YL421–YL427 2
YL431–YL437 2
YL461–YL475 2
YL501–YL507 2
YL531–YL534 2
YL541–YL543 2
YL561–YL565 2
YL591–YL592 2
YL601–YL606 2
YL611 2
YL616–YL617 2
YL621 2
YL661–YL664 2
YL676–YL677 2
YL901–YL910 2
YL921 2
YL931–YL934 2
YL951–YL954 2
YM101–YM103 1
YM201–YM202 1
YM203–YM241 2
YM251–YM260 1
YM261–YM299 2
YM301–YM378 2
YM471 1
YM481–YM484 2
YM501–YM515 2
YM521–YM522 2
YM541 2
YM551–YM553 2
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2. Spares Affected
Examine your spares supply for Stabilizer Ballscrew Assembly part numbers given in the table 
below and incorporate the applicable supplier service bulletin to make sure that you do not install 
Ballscrew Assemblies that are not reworked on airplanes that incorporated the applicable 
supplier service bulletin: 
B. Concurrent Requirements
None. 
YM571–YM572 2
YM581–YM582 2
YM591–YM593 2
YM631–YM634 2
YM641–YM652 2
YM671–YM672 2
YM691–YM694 2
YM701–YM707 2
YN001–YN016 2
YN021–YN024 2
YN061 2
YN071–YN079 2
YN091–YN092 2
YN101–YN112 2
YN121 2
YN201–YN202 2
YN211–YN216 2
YN231–YN235 2
Name Umbra Cuscinetti 
Part Number
Boeing Part 
Number
Stabilizer Ballscrew 
Assy
07322P000-02 (a) 10-62210-3
Stabilizer Ballscrew 
Assy
07322P000-03 (a) 10-62210-4
(a) Incorporate UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. Service Bulletin 
07322-27-01 on these Ballscrew assemblies prior to installing 
the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator with spare Ballscrew 
Assembly on the airplane, if the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator removed had a Ballscrew Assembly with the UMBRA 
CUSCINETTI Service Bulletin 07322-27-01 incorporated. 
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C. Reason
This service bulletin is issued to  maintain the frequency of the detailed inspection of the Horizontal 
Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ballscrew and Ball Nut as specified in the Maintenance Planning Document. 
This service bulletin also gives instructions to remove/replace and repair the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator if a damaged Ballscrew or Ball Nut is found. This service bulletin also adds the recommended 
intervals for repeat lubrication and overhaul. The airplanes effective for this service bulletin are divided 
in two groups, Group 1 and Group 2. The detailed inspection, overhaul, and lubrication tasks are 
required for Group 1 and Group 2 airplanes. Also, for Group 1 airplanes only, this service bulletin gives 
recommended compliance time for incorporation of supplier UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service 
bulletin 07322-27-01, Rev 00, dated December 21, 2004. The supplier service bulletin 07322-27-01 
provides instructions to remove and replace the Ball Nut Tube Retainers on the 737 Horizontal 
Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ballscrew assembly with new Tube Retainers that have sufficient stiffness to 
retain the load carrying balls in all known failure mode conditions. The changes given in this bulletin 
will reduce the probability of loss of the primary and secondary load paths of the Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator. Loss of the Horizontal Stabilizer Ballscrew primary and secondary load paths could result in 
the loss of control of the airplane.
After a Horizontal Stabilizer Jackscrew incident related to a MD-80 airplane, Boeing initiated a design 
review of the Boeing heritage horizontal stabilizer ballscrew primary and secondary load paths. During 
this review, one 757 operator reported a Horizontal Stabilizer Ballscrew with extensive corrosion. An 
investigation was initiated. This investigation identified that a maintenance procedure to check the 
stabilizer Ballscrew primary load path was required. In addition, the design review found that the Ball 
Nut Tube Retainers on the 737 Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator should be stiffened, so that the balls 
are retained within the assembly when the balls are jammed and not free to circulate. 
Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 737NG-SRP-27-0153 is related to this bulletin.
Revision 1 is sent to include the following changes:
1. All service bulletin sections - Replaced throughout the service bulletin "UMBRA CUSCINETTI, 
Inc." with "UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A.
2. Summary page, Background Paragraph - Moved the end-level effect statement of the unsafe 
condition on the airplane from the middle of the Background section to the end of the first 
paragraph to conform with the new format requirements.
3. Summary page, Action Paragraph - Changed the name of the "Detailed Inspection" paragraph to 
"Inspection". Changed the paragraph.
4. Summary page, Compliance Paragraph - Added statement to inform operators that FAA will 
possibly release an Airworthiness Directive related to this service bulletin.
5. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.A.2., Spares Affected - Added clarification statement for 
reworking spare Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuators supply.
6. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.C., Reason - Added the list of all changes included in this 
revision.
7. Planning Information, Description Paragraph - Changed "Detailed Inspection" paragraph to 
"Inspection". Changed the paragraph.
8. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.D., Description - Added the work statement for Revision 1.

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9. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.E., Compliance - Added statement to inform operators that 
FAA will possibly release an Airworthiness Directive related to this service bulletin and removed 
the recommendation statement for the incorporation of the service bulletin. Changed the existing 
Note. 
10. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1 - Changed Table 1 format. Changed 
the Compliance Time and the Repeat Interval Time for the Detailed Inspection process. Added 
also clarification note to Compliance Time for the Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator. Removed two redundant flag notes. 
11. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 2 - Added clarification note to 
Compliance Time for the incorporation of UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-
27-01.
12. Material Information, Paragraph 2.C.2., Parts and Materials Supplied by Operator -  Added 
marking material and protective enamel.
13. Material Information, Paragraph 2.B., Industry Support Information - Changed the Warranty 
information. 
14. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.A, General Information - Deleted one note and added 
two notes.
15. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.B, Work Instructions - Replaced throughout "Refer" 
with "as given in", and replaced at two location "Refer to 737-600/700/800/900 AMM 06-42-00" 
with "Refer to 737-600/700/800/900 AMM 06-42-00" as an accepted procedure" to conform with 
the new format requirements.
16. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.B, Work Instructions - Specified at multiple location 
"detailed inspection" and "general visual inspection" to conform with the new format 
requirements. Changed the format of some step instructions.
17. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.B., Work Instructions, Work Package 2 - Added a step 
instruction to mark the service bulletin incorporation data on the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator. 
18. Accomplishment Instructions, Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3 - Replaced  "Refer" with "as given 
in" to conform with the new format requirements.
Revision 2 is sent to include the following changes:
1. Changed throughout the bulletin the term "as given in" with the term "in accordance with".
2. In Summary Page, Action Paragraph - Added additional data for clarification.
3. In Summary Page, Effectivity Paragraph - Added 737-900 ER airplanes
4. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.A., Effectivity - Added 737-900 ER airplanes.
5. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.C., Reason - Added the list of all important changes done to 
the service bulletin.
6. Planning Information, Paragraph 1.D., Description - Added the work statement for Revision 2.

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7. Revised note (a) of Table 1, and added note (b) to Table 1.
8. Material Information, Paragraph 2.B., Industry Support Information - Changed the Warranty 
information. 
9. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.A., General Information - Changed Note 7 to replace 
the term "as given in" with the term "in accordance with". 
10. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.B., Work Instructions - Added some clarification notes 
and more data to some step instructions, deleted some unnecessary step instructions. 
11. Accomplishment Instructions, Paragraph 3.B. - Changed Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3 for 
clarification. 
D. Description
Get access to the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator and do the procedures that follow below at the 
intervals shown in the compliance section:
1. INSPECTION:     
– Do a detailed inspection of the Stabilizer Trim Actuator lower and upper Gimbal for cracks 
and other damage. Inspect the areas around the bushings. Do a general visual inspection 
to see if large amount of grease exit the Ball Nut. Do a detailed inspection of the grease on 
and around the Ballscrew and Ball Nut for existence of metallic particles or other solid 
particles or corrosion products in the grease. Do a general visual inspection of the external 
areas of the Stabilizer Trim Actuator, and the areas below the Stabilizer Trim Actuator, for 
loose ball bearings. Clean the actuator Ballscrew. Do a detailed inspection of the Ball Nut 
Tube Retainers for deformation, corrosion, and lifted or damaged Return Tubes. Do a 
detailed inspection of the actuator Ballscrew threads for cross threading, distortion, 
stripping, metallic particles, pitting, gouging, corrosion, spalling, brinelling, cracks, worn 
areas, and differences in thread shape (between thread grooves in the lower, middle, and 
upper portion of the Ballscrew). Move the Horizontal Stabilizer to a different setting to get 
access to the Ballscrew area covered by the Ball Nut. Repeat the inspections for the new 
exposed area of the ballscrew. Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator before further flight if 
any of these conditions exist. Lubricate the actuator Ball Nut and Ballscrew.
– Do the Detailed Inspection at the intervals given in paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1.
LUBRICATE THE STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR:
– Lubricate the Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ballscrew, Ball Nut, and the upper and lower Gimbals.
– Do the Lubrication at the intervals given in Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1.
REMOVE/REPLACE THE STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR: Remove/Replace the Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator Ballscrew and Ball Nut if damage is found.
NOTE: If you replace a worn Stabilizer Trim Actuator with a serviceable Stabilizer Trim Actuator
that is not new or not overhauled, then you must do the Detailed Inspection and
Lubrication for the replacement Stabilizer Trim Actuator as given in this service bulletin,
and the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator Gearbox Backlash Inspection in accordance
with 737-600/700/800/900 AMM 27-41-81.   
2. INCORPORATE UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01, Rev 00, Dated 
December 21, 2004: Install the new Ball Nut Tube Retainers in accordance with supplier UMBRA 
CUSCINETTI, S.p.A service bulletin 07322-27-01.

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NOTE: Incorporate the UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01 no later than
the time given in Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 2.
3. REMOVE AND REPAIR/OVERHAUL THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM  ACTUATOR:   
– Remove and  repair/overhaul the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator at the intervals given 
in paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1.
PLEASE SEND THE RESULTS FOR THE FAILED INSPECTIONS TO BOEING. 
Send your report to:
BOEING COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES GROUP
ATTENTION: MANAGER, SERVICE BULLETIN ENGINEERING                                                                                
P.O. BOX 3707, MAIL CODE 2H-36                                                                                                                                         
SEATTLE, WA 98124-2207 USA         
Revision 1: 
Airplanes were added to Group 2 of this service bulletin effectivity.
No more work is necessary on airplanes changed as shown in the original issue of this service bulletin. 
However, Operators have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul 
in accordance with Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 1.
NOTE: The Operators that performed the initial Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul do not
have to do another initial inspection, but have to continue to do the repeat Detailed
Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator in
accordance with paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1. 
The Operators that incorporated UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A service bulletin 07322-27-01 
as given in WORK PACKAGE 2, have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, 
Lubrication, and Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 
paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1. 
The Operators that did not incorporate UMBRA CUSCINETTI S.p.A. service bulletin, have to 
incorporate UNMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01 as given in WORK 
PACKAGE 2, and have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and 
Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with paragraph 1.E, 
Compliance, Table 1.
Revision 2: 
Airplanes were added to Group 2 of this service bulletin effectivity.
No more work is necessary on airplanes changed as shown in the original issue of this service bulletin 
dated July 21, 2005,  or Revision 1 of this service bulletin dated July 25, 2007 (airplanes that 
incorporated UNMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01). However, Operators have 
to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul in accordance with 
Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 1.

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NOTE: The Operators that performed the initial Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul do not
have to do another initial inspection, but have to continue to do the repeat Detailed
Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator in
accordance with paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1. 
The Operators that incorporated UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A service bulletin 07322-27-01 
as given in WORK PACKAGE 2, have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, 
Lubrication, and Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 
paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 1. 
The Operators that did not incorporate UMBRA CUSCINETTI S.p.A. service bulletin, have to 
incorporate UNMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. service bulletin 07322-27-01 as given in WORK 
PACKAGE 2, and have to continue to do the repeat Detailed Inspection, Lubrication, and 
Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with paragraph 1.E, 
Compliance, Table 1.

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E. Compliance
Boeing recommends that the Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) intervals be observed for the 
“Lubrication” and “Detailed Inspection” actions prior to compliance with this service bulletin. 
Group  1-2: Table 1 - Inspection, Lubrication, and Overhaul of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator
Condition Action Compliance Time 
(Whichever Occurs First)
Repeat Interval Notes
Group 1 and 
Group 2 
Detailed Inspection (in 
accordance with 
Accomplishment 
Instruction 3.B.1.d. Work 
Package 1 and 3.B.1.m. 
Work Package 1)
Within 6,400 Flight Hours or 
18 months from the last 
Detailed Inspection.
6,400 Flight Hours or 2 
years (Whichever 
Occurs First).
(a)
Lubricate (in accordance 
with Accomplishment 
Instruction 3.B.1.n. Work 
Package 1)
Within 1,600 Flight Hours  
or 1 Year from the last 
Lubrication.
1,600 Flight Hours
or 1 year (Whichever 
Occurs First).
(b)
Horizontal Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator Overhaul (in 
accordance with 
Accomplishment 
Instructions 3.B., Work 
Package 3) 
Before the accumulation of 
25,000 Flight Hours since 
the date of issuance of the 
original standard 
airworthiness certificate or 
the date of issuance of the 
original export certificate of 
airworthiness, or within 
25,000 Flight Hours since 
last HSTA Overhaul.
25,000 Flight Hours (Not 
To Exceed).
Group 1 and 
Group 2 with 
damaged 
Horizontal 
Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator
Repair/Replace the 
Horizontal Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator in accordance 
with Accomplishment 
Instructions, paragraph 
3.B., WORK PACKAGE 3.
Before further flight
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(a) This task accomplishes a detailed inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ballscrew, Ball 
Nut, Ball Nut Tube Retainers and Return Tubes, and also accomplishes a detailed inspection of the lower 
and upper Gimbal and of the attachment points. The detailed inspection done in accordance with the 
service bulletin partially satisfies the intent of the task given in  737-600/-700/-800/-900 Maintenance 
Planning Data (MPD), Section 1, Item Number 27-110-00, and given in 737-700/-800 IGW (BBJ) 
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD), Section 6, Item Number 27-110-00 which also accomplishes a detail 
inspection of the Cable Drum and Cables for damage, and an inspection of  the electrical connectors of the 
Stabilizer Trim Motor for damage. You must accomplish the detailed inspection of the Horizontal Stabilizer 
Trim Actuator as given in this service bulletin to establish and remain in compliance with this service 
bulletin.
(b) Accomplishment of this task satisfies the intent of the task given in  737-600/-700/-800/-900 
Maintenance Planning Data (MPD), Section 1, Item Number 27-102-00, and given in 737-700/-800 IGW 
(BBJ) Maintenance Planning Data (MPD), Section 6, Item Number 27-102-00. However you must 
accomplish this task as given in this service bulletin to establish and remain in compliance with this service 
bulletin.

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F. Approval
This service bulletin was examined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The changes 
specified in this service bulletin comply with the applicable regulations and are FAA approved, as well 
as European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) approved for all EASA/
JAA approved airplanes listed in the service bulletin effectivity.  This service bulletin and its approval 
were based on the airplane in its original Boeing delivery configuration or as modified by other 
approved Boeing changes.
If an airplane has a non-Boeing modification or repair that affects a component or system also affected 
by this service bulletin, the operator is responsible for obtaining appropriate regulatory agency 
approval before incorporating this service bulletin.
G. Manpower
The table below shows an estimate of the task-hours necessary to perform a detailed inspection, and 
to replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator for each airplane. This estimate is for direct labor only, done by 
an experienced crew. Adjust the estimate with operator task-hour data if necessary. The estimate 
does not include lost time. These are some examples of lost time:
— Time to adjust to the workplace
— Time to schedule the work
— Time to examine the work
— Time to cure the materials
— Time to make the parts
Group  1: Table 2 - Incorporation of UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. Service Bulletin 07322-27-01
Condition Action Compliance Time              
(Not  To Exceed)
Repeat Interval Notes
Group 1 Install new Ball Nut Tube 
Retainers in accordance 
with Accomplishment 
Instructions 3.B., Work 
Package 2 and UMBRA 
CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. 
Service Bulletin 07322-27-
01
Within 25,000 Flight Hours 
since the date of issuance of 
the original standard 
airworthiness certificate or the 
date of issuance of the original 
export certificate of 
airworthiness, or within 25,000 
Flight Hours since the latest 
HSTA Overhaul from the date 
of Revision 1 of this Service 
Bulletin which ever occurs 
later.
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(a) 
(a) Installing the new Ball Nut Tube Retainers is not a terminating action for HSTA Detailed Inspection, 
Lubrication, and Overhaul specified in Table 1. Operators have to continue to do the Detailed Inspection, 
Lubrication, and Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator Overhaul at the specified times or intervals given in 
Table 1.

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— Time to find the tools.
H. Weight and Balance Changes
None.
I. Electrical Load Data
Not changed.
J. References
1. Existing Data:
a. Engineering Change Memo PRR 38275-74S
b. 737-600/700/800/900 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)  06-42-00, 12-22-41, 27-41-00, 
27-41-81
c. Boeing Parts Standards Document D-590
d. Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)  27-41-01
e. Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)  27-45-12
f. UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. Service Bulletin  07322-27-01
a. Service Related Problem (SRP) 737NG-SRP-27-0153. 
NOTE:  The supplier was told to send copies of the service bulletin to each operator.
2. Data supplied with this Service Bulletin:
None.
Task
Number of 
Persons Task-Hours Elapsed Hours
Open Access 2 1.0 0.50
Detailed Inspection 2 2.0 1.0
Lubrication 2 1.0 0.50
Replace Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator (a) (b)
2 2.5 (b) 1.25 (b)
Close Access 2 1.0 0.50
Test 2 4.0 2.0
TOTAL FOR EACH AIRPLANE 9.0 (a) 4.5(a)
(a) Total hours does not include actuator replacement.
(b) Hours are for replacement only, additional time required for Stabilizer Trim 
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3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin:
None.
K. Publications Affected
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts
Accomplishment of this service bulletin does not affect interchangeability or intermixability of parts.
Publication Chapter-Section
737 Maintenance Manual 12-22-41, 27-41-81
737 Component Maintenance Manual 27-45-12
Maintenance Planning Document (MPD) Section 1

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION
A. Material - Price and Availability
None.
B. Industry Support Information
Boeing warranty remedies are available for WORK PACKAGE 2, Group 1, 737 airplanes in warranty 
as of June 14, 2001.  For task hour and material reimbursement for airplanes in warranty as of that 
date, send a warranty claim to Boeing Commercial Airplanes Group - Warranty.
C. Parts Necessary For Each Airplane
1. Kits/Parts:
None. 
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator:
None.
3. Parts Modified and Reidentified:
None.
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced:
None.
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares
None.
Part Number / 
Specification QTY Name Notes
BMS 3-33 As 
Necessary
Grease Recommended (a)
MIL-G-23827 As 
Necessary
Grease Alternate to BMS 3-33
BMS 10-60, Type 
2, Clear or 
equivalent
As 
Necessary
Protective Enamel (Clear), 
Hydraulic Fluid Resistant
(a)
Permanent 
Marking Material 
As 
Necessary
Ink or Paste Ink (b)
(a) See the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS) for 
supplier data.
(b) Refer to SOPM 20-50-10 for the list of permanent marking materials.

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E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability
None.
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin
No special tools or equipment are necessary to do the change in this service bulletin. But, 
maintenance and overhaul tools in the manuals given in Paragraph 1.J., References, can be 
necessary. Examine operator tool supply to make sure all necessary tools are available.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: KEEP THE WORK AREA, WIRES AND ELECTRICAL BUNDLES CLEAN OF METAL
PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION WHEN YOU USE TOOLS.  UNWANTED
MATERIAL, METAL PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION CAUGHT IN WIRE BUNDLES
CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BUNDLES.  DAMAGED WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE
SPARKS OR OTHER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.
NOTE:
1. Manual titles are referred to by acronyms.  Refer to Paragraph 1.J., References, for 
definition of the acronyms.
2. Obey all of the warnings and cautions given in the specified manual sections.
3. The work instructions are divided into work packages.  Task Hours and Elapsed Hours 
for each package are given in Paragraph 1.G., Manpower.  You can do each work 
package independently.
4. For approved fastener and process material substitutions, refer to 737 Structural Repair 
Manual, Chapter 51. Alternate fasteners are given in 737 Structural Repair Manual, 
Chapter 51 and Boeing Drawing 65-88700.
5. A Detailed Inspection is defined as:  An intensive examination of a specific item, 
installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity.  Available lighting is 
normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed 
appropriate.  Inspection aids such as mirrors magnifying lenses, etc. may be necessary.  
Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.
6. A General Visual Inspection is defined as:  A visual examination of an interior or exterior 
area, installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity.  This level 
of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified.  A mirror 
may be necessary to ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area.  This 
level of inspection is made under normal available lighting conditions such as daylight, 
hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-light and may require removal or opening of access 
panels or doors.  Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the 
area being checked.
7. These work instructions refer to procedures included on other Boeing documents.  
When the words "refer to" are used and the operator has an accepted alternative 
procedure, the accepted alternative procedure can be used.  When the words "in 
accordance with" are included in the instruction, the procedure in the Boeing document 
must be used.
8. Operators will find the term "Stabilizer Trim Actuator" in the Airplane Maintenance 
Manual documents. The "Stabilizer Trim Actuator" includes the Ball Nut, Jackscrew, and 
Jackscrew Gearbox. The term "Jackscrew" called out in the Airplane Maintenance 
Manual documents is referred to as "Ballscrew" in this service bulletin.

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B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS
WORK PACKAGE 1
Group  1-2: Detailed Inspection and Lubrication of the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator 
Ballscrew, Ball Nut, and attachment (Gimbal) fittings:
1. Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 1 gives the intervals at which the Detailed Inspection and 
Lubrication of Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ballscrew, Ball Nut, and attachment fittings (Gimbal 
Fittings) need to be accomplished/repeated. 
a. Get access to the Stabilizer Trim Actuator through service access door 311BL. Refer to 
737-600/700/800/900 AMM 06-42-00 as an accepted procedure.
b. Set the Main Cutout switch, S272 located on the aft area of the control stand, to the 
CUTOUT position.
c. Open the circuit breakers shown below and attach DO-NOT-CLOSE tags:
d. Do the following inspections of the Stabilizer Trim Actuator and as given in Figure 1:
(1) Do a detailed inspection of all attachment points of the Lower and Upper Gimbal  for 
cracks and other damage. Inspect the areas around the holes and bushings. Make sure 
that the Stabilizer Trim Actuator is correctly attached to the airplane structure. If any 
damage is found, repair or replace the damaged parts. Refer to 737-600/700/800/900 
AMM 27-41-81 and CMM 27-45-12  as accepted procedures.
(2) Do a general visual inspection of the area under, on, and around the Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator to see if grease is escaping from Ball Nut. Large amounts of grease present 
around the Stabilizer Trim Actuator indicate that a faulty seal or lifted return tube may 
be present on the Ball Nut.
NOTE: If a large amount of grease is present due to a faulty seal or lifted/leaking
return tube, repair/replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with
Figure 3. 
Location      
(Panel, Position)
Name Circuit Breaker
P18-1, C2 AFCS 
STABILIZER 
TRIM 
C00849
P6-2, B10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM CONT
C00207
P6-2, D10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM ACTUATOR
C00840

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(3) Do a detailed inspection of the grease on and around the Ballscrew and Ball Nut for 
existence of metallic particles, other solid particles, and corrosion products in the 
grease. If metallic particles, or other solid particles, or corrosion products are found in 
the grease, Repair/Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with Figure 3.
NOTE: Metallic particles in the grease may be an indication of degradation of the balls
in the Ball Nut.
(4) Check if any of the Ball Nut ball bearings are found in the vicinity of the Ball Nut, on the 
Ballscrew, or directly below the Stabilizer Trim Actuator. If Ball Nut ball bearings are 
found Repair/Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with Figure 3.
NOTE: The Ball Nut ball bearings used inside the 737 Ball Nut are approximately
0.218 inch diameter.
(5) Remove any old grease and dirt from the Ballscrew threads by wiping them with a 
clean, dry, non-abrasive cloth. 
(6) Do a detailed inspection of the Ball Nut Tube Retainers for deformation and corrosion 
or lifted Return Tubes. If the Ball Nut Tube Retainers have deformation or corrosion or 
the Return Tubes are lifted, Repair/Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance 
with Figure 3.
(7) Do a detailed inspection of the Ballscrew for the following problems in accordance with 
Figure 1:
(a) Inspect the Ballscrew threads for cross-threading, distortion, or stripping. If you 
find any of these conditions Repair/Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in 
accordance with Figure 3.
(b) Check the Ballscrew for metallic particles, pitting, gouging, corrosion, spalling, 
brinelling, cracks, and worn areas in the threads. If pitting, or gouging, or 
corrosion, or spalling, or brinelling, cracks, or worn areas in the Ballscrew threads 
is observed, repair/replace (as necessary) the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in 
accordance with Figure 3.
NOTE: If visible metallic particles  are observed in the grease there may be some
damage in the Ballscrew/Ball Nut assembly. Normal wear of the
Ballscrew actuator can happen but this will not release visible metallic
particles in the grease. 
(c) Check for obvious differences in thread shape between thread grooves in the 
lower, middle, and upper portions of the Ballscrew. If obvious differences in thread 
shape between thread grooves in the lower, middle, and upper portions of the 
Ballscrew is observed, repair/replace (as necessary) the Stabilizer Trim Actuator 
in accordance with Figure 3.

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e. Remove the DO-NOT-CLOSE tags and close the circuit breakers shown below:
f. Make sure that the STAB TRIM switch on the stab trim and cabin door panel, P8-47 module, 
is in the NORMAL position.
g. Set the Main Cutout switch, S272 located on the aft area of the control stand, to the 
NORMAL position.
h. Push and hold the Stabilizer Trim Control switches on the Captain’s Control Wheel (NOSE 
UP or NOSE DOWN) to move the ballscrew to another location other than the current 
setting.
i. Set the Main Cutout switch, S272 located on the aft area of the control stand, to the 
CUTOUT position.
j. Open the circuit breakers shown below and attach DO-NOT-CLOSE tags:
k. Do a detailed inspection of the grease on the newly exposed area of the Ballscrew for 
metallic particles, other solid particles, and corrosion products in the grease. If metallic 
particles, or other solid particles, or corrosion products are found in the grease Repair/
Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with Figure 3. 
Location      
(Panel, Position)
Name Circuit Breaker
P18-1, C2 AFCS 
STABILIZER 
TRIM 
C00849
P6-2, B10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM CONT
C00207
P6-2, D10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM ACTUATOR
C00840
Location      
(Panel, Position)
Name Circuit Breaker
P18-1, C2 AFCS 
STABILIZER 
TRIM 
C00849
P6-2, B10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM CONT
C00207
P6-2, D10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM ACTUATOR
C00840

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NOTE: If visible metallic particles  are observed in the grease there may be some damage
in the Ballscrew/Ball Nut assembly. Normal wear of the Ballscrew actuator can
happen but this will not release visible metallic particles in the grease. 
l. Remove any grease from the newly exposed portion of the Ballscrew threads by wiping 
them with a clean, dry, non abrasive cloth.
m. Do a detailed inspection of the newly exposed Ballscrew for the following problems in 
accordance with Figure 1.
(1) Inspect the Ballscrew threads for cross-threading, distortion, or stripping. If you find any 
of these conditions Repair/Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 
Figure 3
(2) Check the Ballscrew for metallic particles, pitting, gouging, corrosion, spalling, 
brinelling, cracks, and worn areas in the Ballscrew threads. The presence of metallic 
particles can be an indication of damage of the Ballscrew. If pitting, or gouging, or 
corrosion, or spalling, or brinelling, or cracks, or worn areas in the Ballscrew threads is 
observed, repair/replace (as necessary) the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 
Figure 3.
NOTE: If visible metallic particles  are observed in the grease there may be some
damage in the Ballscrew/Ball Nut assembly. Normal wear of the Ballscrew
actuator can happen but this will not release visible metallic particles in the
grease. 
(3) Check for obvious differences in thread shape between thread grooves in the lower, 
middle, and upper portions of the Ballscrew. If obvious differences in thread shape 
between thread grooves in the lower, middle, and upper portions of the Ballscrew is 
observed, repair/replace (as necessary) the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 
Figure 3.
n. Apply grease (Lubricate) the Ballscrew and Ball Nut in accordance with Figure 2.  Apply the 
grease slowly until clean, new, fresh grease exits through the grease vent. If clean, new, 
fresh grease fails to exit the grease vent OR the upper seal, repair/replace the Stabilizer 
Trim Actuator in accordance with Figure 3.
(1) Inspect if grease exits the Ball Nut through Upper Seal, Lower Seal, and around the 
Tube Retainer areas:
(a) Clean, new fresh grease, that exits from the upper seal is also an acceptable 
indication of proper lubrication of the ballnut. 
(b) Small amounts of grease may exit the lower seal and is considered acceptable as 
long as the general visual inspection of the area under, on, and around the 
stabilizer trim actuator given in step B.1.d.2 was found satisfactory.

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(c) Small amounts of grease may exit the ball nut through the Tube Retainer areas 
(from the Return Tubes). If small amount of grease is observed around the Tube 
Retainers do a detailed inspection of the Ball Nut Tube Retainers for deformation 
and corrosion or lifted Return Tubes. If the Ball Nut Tube Retainers have 
deformation or corrosion Repair/Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in 
accordance with Figure 3. If no damage of the Tube Retainers is found the 
condition is acceptable.
NOTE: If large amount of grease exit through the Tube Retainer areas, the
Return Tubes may be lifted and the Stabilizer Trim Actuator must be
repaired or replaced in accordance with Figure 3.
(2) Inspect the grease that is exiting the Ball Nut for indication of metallic particles, 
discolored water, rust, or other solid particles. If any of these conditions exist Repair/
Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with Figure 3.
NOTE: If visible metallic particles  are observed in the grease there may be some
damage in the Ballscrew/Ball Nut assembly. Normal wear of the Ballscrew
actuator can happen but this will not release visible metallic particles in the
grease. 
2. Remove the DO-NOT-CLOSE tags and close the circuit breakers shown below:
3. Close the service access door 311BL. Refer to 737-600/700/800/900 AMM 06-42-00 as an 
accepted procedure.
4. Put the airplane back to a serviceable condition.
WORK PACKAGE 2
Group  1: Remove/Replace the Stabilizer Trim Actuator Ball Nut Tube Retainers:
1. Install the new Ball Nut Tube Retainers as given in supplier UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. SB 
07322-27-01 and in paragraph 1.E, Compliance, Table 2.
2. After you incorporate  UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. Service Bulletin 07322-27-01, hand letter 
with a permanent ink or paste ink, in the area adjacent to the HSTA name plate (gear box area) 
the following: 
Location      
(Panel, Position)
Name Circuit Breaker
P18-1, C2 AFCS 
STABILIZER 
TRIM 
C00849
P6-2, B10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM CONT
C00207
P6-2, D10 FLIGHT 
CONTROL STAB 
TRIM ACTUATOR
C00840

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"SB 737-27A1277 R02, WORK PACKAGE 2 and SB 07322-27-01 ARE INCORPORATED ON 
THIS HSTA"
Apply BMS 10-60, Type 2, Clear, over the marking, to protect the marking from hydraulic fluid. 
Refer to SOPM 20-50-10 as an accepted procedure for the marking process and marking 
materials.
WORK PACKAGE 3
Group  1-2: Remove the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator for Repair/Overhaul:
1. Remove and do the Overhaul of  the Horizontal  Stabilizer  Trim  Actuator at or before the time 
given in Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 1. Remove the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator 
as given in Figure 3.
Repeat the Overhaul in accordance with Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 1. 
NOTE: Remove the Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 737-600/700/800/
900 AMM 27-41-81. Repair the Stabilizer Trim Actuator components in accordance with
CMM 27-41-01 (UMBRA CUSCINETTI, S.p.A. CMM) and CMM 27-45-12.

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BALLSCREW, BALL NUT, AND THE ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
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FIGURE  1: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE 
BALLSCREW, BALL NUT, AND THE ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
DOOR, 311BL
SERVICE ACCESS
SEE B
SEE A
A
FWD
D34433
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FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE 
BALLSCREW, BALL NUT, AND THE ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
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ALERT                                                                                                    ALERT
 
 
B
FWD
LOWER GIMBAL
1
SEE D
2 4 5
10 8
1
UPPER
GIMBAL
BALLSCREW
FITTING
SEE C
2 PLACES
7
3
7 9
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FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE 
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C
BALLSCREW
FITTING
BALLSCREW
UPPER GIMBAL
(2 LOCATIONS)
FITTING
BALL NUT
BALL NUT
FWD
1 2 LOCATIONS
4 6
2 5
108
4
7
3
9
9
4 6 9
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FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE 
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FWD
D
4 5 7
BALLSCREW
GEAR BOX
4
AFT CABLE DRUM
4
3 102
BALLSCREW
9
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FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE 
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ALERT                                                                                                    ALERT
 
 
STEP TASK NAME PARTNUMBER QTY MORE DATA
1 Inspect Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator 
attachment points
- Do a detailed inspection of the lower and upper 
gimbal for cracks and other damage. Inspect 
the area around the bushings. Make sure that 
the Stabilizer Trim Actuator is correctly 
attached to the airplane structure.
2 Inspect Area Under, On, 
and Around 
Stabilizer Trim 
Actuator 
- Do a general visual inspection to see if large 
amount of grease is escaping the Ball Nut.(a)
3 Inspect Grease - Do a detail inspection of the grease on and 
around the Ballscrew and the Ball Nut for 
existence of metallic particles, other solid 
particles, or corrosion products. (b)
4 Inspect Ballscrew and Ball 
Nut, Trim Actuator 
Housing, and area 
below Stabilizer 
Trim Actuator 
- for escaped Ball Nut ball bearings.(c)
5 Remove Grease - from Ballscrew threads by wiping with a clean, 
dry, non-abrasive cloth.
6 Inspect Ball Nut and Ball 
Nut Tube Retainers
Do a detailed inspection for deformation and 
corrosion or lifted return tubes.
7 Inspect Ballscrew - Do a detailed inspection for cross-threading, 
distortion, and stripping, metallic particles, 
pitting, gouging, corrosion, spalling, brinelling, 
cracks, worn areas, and differences in thread 
shape (between thread grooves in the lower, 
middle, and upper portion of the Ballscrew). If 
any of the damage listed is observed, remove, 
inspect, and repair/replace (as necessary) the 
Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 
CMM 27-41-01 (UMBRA CUSCINETTI, 
S.p.A.).
8 Move Ballscrew - to another location. 
9 Inspect Ballscrew and Ball 
Nut
- for large amount of grease that exits the Ball 
Nut and for existence of metal particles or 
other debris.(a)(b)
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FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR - DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE 
BALLSCREW, BALL NUT, AND THE ATTACHMENT FITTINGS
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10 Inspect Ballscrew - Do a detailed inspection for cross-threading, 
distortion, stripping, metallic particles, pitting, 
gouging, corrosion, spalling, brinelling, cracks, 
worn areas, and differences in thread shape 
(between thread grooves in the lower, middle, 
and upper portion of the Ballscrew). If any of 
the damage listed is observed, remove, 
inspect, and repair/replace (as necessary) the 
Stabilizer Trim Actuator in accordance with 
CMM 27-41-01 (UMBRA CUSCINETTI, 
S.p.A.).
(a) Large amount of grease present around the Ballscrew indicate that a faulty seal or lifted Ball Nut Re-
turn Tubes may be present.
(b) Metallic particles and debris in grease may be indication of degradation of the balls in the Ball Nut.
(c) The Ball Nut bearings are approximately 0.218 inch in diameter.
STEP TASK NAME PARTNUMBER QTY MORE DATA
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FIGURE 2: LUBRICATION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR
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ALERT                                                                                                    ALERT
 
 
FIGURE  2: LUBRICATION OF THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER TRIM ACTUATOR 
FWD
SERVICE ACCESS
DOOR, 311BL
HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
LOWER GIMBAL
(2 LOCATIONS)
UPPER GIMBAL
(2 LOCATIONS)BALL NUT
1
BALLSCREW
1 2
2 3
1
1
BALLSCREW
FITTING
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