<searchTitle>Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900 and -900ER Series Airplanes; Federal Register Vol. 74, Issue </searchTitle>
<granuleClass>RULE</granuleClass>
<accessId>E9-21412</accessId>
<agency order="1">DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION</agency>
<agency order="2">Federal Aviation Administration</agency>
<effectiveDate>2009-10-14</effectiveDate>
<departmentDoc>Docket No. FAA-2009-0212</departmentDoc>
<departmentDoc>Directorate Identifier 2008-NM-122-AD</departmentDoc>
<departmentDoc>Amendment 39-16019</departmentDoc>
<departmentDoc>AD 2009-19-02</departmentDoc>
<rin number="2120-AA64"/>
<billingCode>4910-13-P</billingCode>
<frDocNumber>E9-21412</frDocNumber>
<action>Final rule.</action>
<summary>We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900 and -900ER series airplanes. This AD requires repetitive testing of the rudder pedal forces or repetitive detailed inspections of the inner spring of the rudder feel and centering unit, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD also requires replacement of the spring assembly in the rudder feel and centering unit, which terminates the repetitive tests or inspections. This AD results from reports of low rudder pedal forces that were caused by a broken inner spring in the rudder feel and centering unit; a broken inner spring in conjunction with a broken outer spring would significantly reduce rudder pedal forces. We are issuing this AD to prevent reduced rudder pedal forces, which could result in increased potential for pilot-induced oscillations and reduce the ability of the flightcrew to maintain the safe flight and landing of the airplane.</summary>
<dates>This AD is effective October 14, 2009.</dates>
<contact>Kelly McGuckin, Aerospace Engineer, Systems and Equipment Branch, ANM-130S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057- 3356; telephone (425) 917-6490; fax (425) 917-6590.</contact>
<cfr title="14">
<part number="39"/>
<subject>Air Transportation</subject>
<subject>Aircraft</subject>
<subject>Aviation Safety</subject>
<subject>Incorporation by Reference</subject>
<subject>Safety</subject>
...</cfr>
<tocSubject1>Airworthiness Directives:</tocSubject1>
<tocDoc>Boeing Model 737600, 700, 700C, 800, 900 and 900ER Series Airplanes
, </tocDoc>
<emailRef>me.boecom@boeing.com</emailRef>
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