FAA Finalizes Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 NG Series
The FAA has adopted a final Airworthiness Directive for specific models of the Boeing 737 NG series airplanes to address issues related to excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay. This condition has been linked to pitch oscillation events, which may impact aircraft stability during flight. Affected aircraft operators are mandated to perform measur...
- Published date: 27-10-2026 02:37 PM
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final Airworthiness Directive (AD) concerning certain Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) series airplanes. This AD addresses incidents of excessive horizontal stabilizer freeplay that have led to pitch oscillation events, affecting the safety and handling of the aircraft.
Specifically, the directive applies to Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER models. Operators of these aircraft are required to measure the horizontal stabilizer freeplay and implement on-condition corrective actions as necessary to mitigate the identified risk.
The FAA's adoption of this AD emphasizes the agency’s commitment to maintaining high standards of aviation safety by ensuring that critical flight control components meet stringent operational criteria. Compliance with this directive will enhance the continued airworthiness and reliability of the affected Boeing 737 NG fleet.