AD/B737/315 Door R1 Slide Compartment Modification (Cth)

AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE

For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.001(1) of CASR 1998.  The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/315 Door R1 Slide Compartment Modification 4/2008

Applicability:

Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-25-1567, dated March 21, 2007 or later approved revision.

Requirement:

Modify the door-mounted escape system of the forward right side door slide compartment, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-25-1567, dated March 21, 2007 or later approved revision.

Prior to or concurrently with the requirements of this AD, accomplish the requirements of AD/B737/222.

Note:  FAA AD 2008-03-20 refers.

Compliance:

Within 60 months, after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive.

This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 10 April 2008.

Background:

This Airworthiness Directive results from reports indicating that the forward door escape slide inflated 90 degrees out of alignment after deployment from the forward right side slide compartment.  Accomplishment of this Airworthiness Directive removes restrictions in the slide compartment to help the release of the slide pack.

David Villiers
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

25 February 2008