Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports from multiple operators of pitch oscillation events due to excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay. This AD requires measuring the freeplay of the horizontal stabilizer pivot hinges and the jackscrew and applicable on- condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2025-5403
Document Number
2026-21333
Type
Rule
Publication Date
October 19, 2026
Effective Date
November 23, 2026
Affected Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Criticality
routine
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2025-5403
Topics
Official Documents
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