EASA Regulations for Boeing 737-500

47 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 737-500.

EASA AD US-2018-04-06

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.

Mar 23, 2018

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EASA AD US-2018-06-05

Wings - Lower Wing Skin - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-06-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-300 and 737-500 series airplanes equipped with blended winglet kits. It mandates repetitive inspections of the lower wing skin at stringer L-5 for fatigue cracks and requires repairs if cracks are found to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 23, 2018

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EASA AD US-2018-01-08

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.

Jan 24, 2018

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EASA AD US-2017-25-10

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.

Jan 18, 2018

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EASA AD US-2017-24-05

[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.

Dec 22, 2017

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EASA AD 2017-0149R1

Engine — Variable Stator Vane Actuating System — Check

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2017-0149R1 is a regulatory document addressing the CFM International CFM56-3 series engines installed on Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 aircraft. It mandates repetitive checks of the variable stator vane (VSV) actuating system to detect corrosion-related issues that could cause loss of engine thrust control. The directive provides instructions for inspection, corrective actions, and optional terminating actions to ensure continued airworthiness.

Dec 5, 2017

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EASA SIB NM-15-03

Boeing Aeroplanes — Inadvertent Actuation of Flight Deck Controls

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NM-15-03 addresses an airworthiness concern regarding inadvertent actuation of flight deck controls on all Boeing transport category airplanes, specifically highlighting the Boeing 737-700 and 737-500 models. The bulletin informs operators about the risk of confusing the rudder trim switch with the flight deck door control switch, which can lead to unintended aircraft control inputs during flight.

Nov 27, 2014

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