EASA Regulations for Boeing 737-700

45 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 737-700.

EASA AD US-2018-20-24

Nov 16, 2018

Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision

The Federal Aviation Administration's Final Rule titled 'Fuel - Maintenance or Inspection Program - Revision' issues a new airworthiness directive (AD 2018-20-24) for certain Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This directive mandates revisions to the maintenance or inspection programs to incorporate updated airworthiness limitations related to fuel tank ignition prevention and the nitrogen generation system. The AD addresses unsafe conditions that could lead to fuel tank explosions or engine flameouts.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 737600700700C800900900ER

EASA AD 2018-0211

Sep 28, 2018

Engine – Fan Blades – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0211 addresses safety concerns for CFM International CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific fan blades to detect cracks that could lead to fan blade failure and uncontained debris release. The directive applies to multiple CFM56-7B engine variants and affected fan blade part numbers.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Boeing 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA AD 2018-0109

May 17, 2018

Engine – Fan Blades – Inspection

EASA Airworthiness Directive 2018-0109 is an airworthiness directive addressing fan blade inspections for CFM International CFM56-7B engines installed on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 aircraft. It mandates ultrasonic inspections of specific affected fan blades to prevent potential fan blade failure and uncontained debris release. The directive applies to multiple CFM56-7B engine variants and specifies compliance procedures and corrective actions.

Airworthiness DirectiveSuperseded
  • CFM International CFM56-7B
  • Boeing 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900

EASA SIB NM-15-03

Nov 27, 2014

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.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-500

EASA SIB 2008-47

May 26, 2008

FAA SAIB NM-08-24 - Boeing 737 Aeroplanes - Failure of certain Potable Water Couplers during Freezing Weather Conditions

FAA SAIB NM-08-24 is a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin addressing the failure of certain potable water couplers on Boeing 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, and 737-900 series aircraft during freezing weather conditions. The bulletin highlights the risk of water spraying and freezing around the outflow valve, which can impair cabin pressure control. EASA SIB No. 2008-47 supports the FAA's advisory and informs European operators of the same concern.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Boeing 737-600
  • Boeing 737-700
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900