EASA Regulations for Boeing 737-200

39 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 737-200.

EASA AD US-2019-01-06

Mar 19, 2019

Fuselage - Frame Web and Doubler - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-06 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the fuselage frame web and doubler at body station 303.9, specifically at the stop fitting at stringer 16 left, to detect cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-18-03

Oct 9, 2018

Doors / Fuselage - Floor Beam Lower Chord and Door Stop Fittings - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-18-03 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the floor beam lower chord and door stop fittings at the forward airstair door cutout to detect cracks. It aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent possible rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-18-13

Oct 9, 2018

Wings - Outboard Flap Tracks - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-18-13 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repetitive overhauls of the wing outboard flap tracks due to reports of cracking in certain flanges and adjacent webs. This directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the flap tracks to maintain safe flight control.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-16-09

Sep 10, 2018

Fuselage - Frame Webs - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-09 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections of fuselage frame webs at specific stations near the overwing emergency exits to detect cracks. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity and prevent rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-17-23

Sep 10, 2018

Fuselage - Number 3 Windshield Assembly Aft Sill Web - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-17-23 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections of the number 3 windshield assembly aft sill web to detect cracking and requires applicable on-condition corrective actions. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and safety of the affected windshield assembly components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-12-05

Jun 21, 2018

Wings - Rear Spar Web and Lower Chord - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the rear spar web and lower chord on both left and right wings due to reported cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and flight safety by detecting and correcting these cracks.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-09-13

Jun 19, 2018

Wings - Main Landing Gear Support Fittings, Rear Spar and Inspar Upper Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-13 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for cracking found in the wing inspar upper skin, rear spar upper chord, rear spar web, and main landing gear beam forward support fitting. It aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential fuel leaks and fire hazards.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-10-12

Jun 7, 2018

Wings - Fuselage Keel Beam Upper Chords / Aft Vertical Stiffeners - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-10-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing all Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current and detailed inspections for cracking in aft vertical stiffeners and keel beam upper chords, along with applicable on-condition corrective actions. This directive aims to ensure structural integrity by detecting and mitigating fatigue cracks in critical wing fuselage components.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-09-08

May 15, 2018

Fuselage - Frame Web of Air-Conditioning Support Brackets - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-08 addresses certain Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the fuselage frame web near the air-conditioning support brackets to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It aims to prevent potential rapid decompression and structural failure due to frame web cracking.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737200300400500

EASA AD US-2018-09-01

May 3, 2018

Wings - Main Landing Gear Beam Forward Support Fitting - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-01 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear beam forward support fitting due to reported cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential fuel leaks, structural failures, or main landing gear collapse.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-04-12

Mar 27, 2018

Fuel - Fuel Tank - Inspection / Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program

Airworthiness Directive 2018-04-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates modifications to fuel tank wiring to prevent electrical arcing and potential fuel tank explosions. It requires installation of shielded wire bundles and convoluted liners within fuel tank conduits and updates to the maintenance or inspection program to include specific airworthiness limitations.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-04-08

Mar 23, 2018

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead Gore Webs, Lap Splices and Repair Webs - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 39 (2018) Final Rule Airworthiness Directive addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead gore webs, lap splices, and repair webs to detect widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to prevent potential rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-04-06

Mar 23, 2018

Fuselage - Forward Entry Door Cut-out Intercostals / Frame Inner Chord — Inspection / Repair

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-04-06 is a final rule addressing The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs related to cracking in the fuselage forward entry door cut-out intercostals and frame inner chord to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2018-01-08

Jan 24, 2018

Fuselage - Frame Outboard Chord / Auxiliary Chord - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 9 (2018-01-12) Final Rule Airworthiness Directive 2018-01-08 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections for fatigue cracking in the frame outboard chord and the radius of the auxiliary chord, with required corrective actions if cracks are found. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and prevent rapid decompression.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2017-25-10

Jan 18, 2018

Stabilizers - Elevator Hinges - Inspections / Replacement

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2017-25-10 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections, replacements, and tests of elevator hinge components and bearing plates to prevent potential disconnection of elevator hinges that could lead to horizontal stabilizer structural degradation. This directive aims to ensure continued airworthiness and safe flight by mitigating risks associated with bearing plate slider bushing wear.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA AD US-2017-24-05

Dec 22, 2017

[Correction] Wings - Upper Aft Skin - Inspection

Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2017-24-05 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) affecting The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive addresses repetitive inspections and necessary repairs for cracking in the upper aft skin at the rear spar of the wings. The correction clarifies the applicability section regarding the affected airplane models.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737100200200C300400500

EASA SIB 2008-04R1

Jul 17, 2008

Pratt & Whitney JT8D Series Engines Rotating Group Components - Notification of Unapproved Parts due to Theft

EASA Safety Information Bulletin 2008-04R1 notifies operators and manufacturers about unapproved rotating group components for Pratt & Whitney JT8D series engines due to theft. The affected parts, identified by specific part and serial numbers, are installed on aircraft including Boeing 737-100 and -200 series, as well as McDonnell Douglas DC-9, MD-88, and MD-90-30 models. The bulletin aims to raise awareness that these stolen parts should not be used in any aircraft or held as spares.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 737-100
  • Boeing 737-200
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-9
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-88
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30