SUBJECT: AIR CONDITIONING - PASSENGER ATA: 2123 NUMBER: 737-21-1100

CABIN CONDITIONED AIR DATE: February 22, 1990

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - RISER
DUCT MODIFICATION

BACKGROUND ACTION (PRR 34680)

Accomplishment of this service Gain access to the four riser ducts by

bulletin will reduce the passenger removing passenger seats and sidewall
cabin noise levels in the vicinity of panels at Body Stations 500E through
the riser ducts. 520. Pull back insulation and install
two layers of aluminum damping tape on
Operators of 737-400 airplanes have the inboard surface of the riser
reported that the noise levels in the ducts. Reinstall sidewall panels and
passenger cabin in the vicinity of the passenger seats.
riser ducts, exceed that of the
737-300 by as much as 8db during EFFECTIVITY
boarding and cruising conditions.
Ground test have revealed that 737-400 airplanes Line Position 1487
installation of two layers of aluminum through 1805
noise damping tape on the riser ducts
from the floor to the passenger MANPOWER
service unit (PSU) level, provides a
6db noise reduction. Total Man-hours - 6 per Airplane
Elapsed Time - 3 Hours
The noise is significant enough to
generate complaints from passengers MATERIAL INFORMATION
and crew.
See Paragraph I.F for applicable terms
and conditions.

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 ATA SYSTEM: 2123 NUMBER: 737-21-1100 DATE: February 22, 1990

SUBJECT: AIR CONDITIONING - PASSENGER CABIN CONDITIONED AIR

DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - RISER DUCT MODIFICATION

I. PLANNING INFORMATION

A. Effectivity

1. Airplanes Affected

See Service Bulletin Index Part 3 for cross reference of Variable

Number to Airplane Serial Number.

An equivalent change will be incorporated in production in

accordance with PRR 34680 on applicable airplanes other than
those listed below.

LISTING BY CUSTOMER CODE AND VARIABLE NUMBER

CODE VARIABLE NUMBER

AAR PW005 PW007-PW009 PW011 PW013

PW018-PW020 PW025

ABL PW061

ARL PW591-PW592

AUK PW014 PW017

BMA PW004 PW006

BRT PW571-PW572

CAI PW501-PW502

CAY PW022 PW024

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 CODE VARIABLE NUMBER (CONTINUED)

CHS PW026

DAN PW091-PW092

EUS PW010 PW012 PW015

HAP PW511-PW515

ICE PW561-PW562

INT PW111-PW115

IST PW002

KLM PW611-PW613

MAS PW001

TBL PW016 PW021 PW023

USA PVOO1-PV010 PV012-PV026

LISTING BY VARIABLE NUMBER

PV001-PV026 PW001-PW026 PW061 PW091-PW092 PW11-PW115

PW501-PW502 PW511-PW515 PW561-PW562 PW571-PW572 PW591-PW592
PW611-PW613

2. Spares Affected

None

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 B. Reason

Accomplishment of this service bulletin will reduce the passenger

cabin noise levels in the vicinity of the riser ducts.

Operators of 737-400 airplanes have reported that the noise levels in

the passenger cabin in the vicinity of the riser ducts, exceed that of
the 737-300 by as much as 8db during boarding and cruising conditions.
Ground test have revealed that installation of two layers of aluminum
noise damping tape on the riser ducts from the floor to the PSU level,
provided a 6db noise reduction.

The noise is significant enough to generate complaints from passengers

and crew.

C. Description

The passenger seats and sidewall panels are removed at Body Stations
500E through 520 to gain access to the four riser ducts. The
insulation is pulled back and two layers of aluminum damping tape are
installed on the inboard surface of the riser ducts. The sidewall
panels and passenger seats are then reinstalled.

D. Approval

This service bulletin has been reviewed by the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) and the modifications herein comply with the
applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) and are FAA approved.

E. Manpower

Approximately 6 man-hours and a crew of 2 are required to install

aluminum damping tape on the riser ducts per airplane.

The manpower requirements is suggested as a guide to assist operators

in planning and accomplishing this modification. This estimate is for
direct labor performed by an experienced crew. It does not include
setup, planning, familiarization, tool acquisition, or lost time.
Factor this estimate as necessary based on your own experience.

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 F. Material - Price and Availability

The material identified in Paragraph II.A may be furnished from

operator's existing stock or purchased directly from industry sources.
Accordingly, price and delivery data are not included in support of
this bulletin.

G. Tooling - Price and Availability

None

H. Weight and Balance

Change in Change in
Weight Moment
(Pounds) (Pound-Inches)

+8 +3920

I. References

1. Existing Data:

a. Engineering Change Memo PRR 34680

b. 737 Maintenance Manual Subjects 21-23-25 and 25-21-346

c. Boeing Standard Overhaul Practices Manual 20-50-10

2. Data supplied in support of this service bulletin:

None

J. Publications Affected

Publication Chapter-Section

737 Illustrated Parts Catalog 21-20

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 II. MATERIAL INFORMATION

A. Parts Required Per Airplane

The following parts may be obtained as noted in Paragraph I.F.

Part Number or
Quantity Specification Nomenclature

90 feet 65C27055-25 (a) Tape, Aluminum Damping,

(Vendor P/N 15 Mil, 7.0 inches wide
SJ-2052X, Type 1005)

(a) Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (V26066)

Industrial Tape Division
3M Center
St Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000

B. Parts Required to Modify Spares

None

C. Special Tools and Equipment Required

None

D. Existing Parts Accountability

The following parts are affected by this service bulletin. The

quantity (Qty) column lists the quantity affected per airplane.

Existing New
Part Number Nomenclature Qty DC Part Number PNC IC

65C27055-13 Riser Duct 1 RWK 65C27055-21 R,S C

65C27055-14 Riser Duct 1 RWK 65C27055-22 R,S C
65C27055-19 Riser Duct 1 RWK 65C27055-23 R,S C
65C27055-20 Riser Duct 1 RWK 65C27055-24 R,S C

DC Disposition Code

RWK - Rework existing part in accordance with this service

bulletin.

PNC Part Number Code

R - Part number after rework.

S - Superseding or new equivalent part number.

IC Interchangeability Code

C - Conditionally Interchangeable: Installation of superseded

part negates the intent of this service bulletin.

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 III. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES: 1. The following paragraphs outline the general accomplishment

instructions. The suggested sequence of operations and detailed
accomplishment instructions are indicated by circle notes on the
figures.

2. On the figures, unless otherwise specified:

All linear dimensions are in inches

3. Observe all warning and caution notes in the referenced manual

sections.

A. Remove left and right passenger seats between Body Stations 500E
through 520 (Ref. 737 Maintenance Manual Subject 21-23-25).

B. Gain access to the riser ducts by removing the left and right sidewall
panels between Body Stations 500E through 520 (Ref. 737 Maintenance
Manual Subject 25-21-346).

C. Pull aside insulation blankets to access the riser ducts and install
noise damping tape per Figure 1.

D. Restore insulation to original configuration and reinstall side wall

panels between Body Stations 500E through 520 (Ref. 737 Maintenance
Manual Subject 25-21-346).

E. Reinstall passenger seats between Body Stations 500E through 520 (Ref.
737 Maintenance Manual Subject 21-23-25).

F. Restore airplane to operable configuration.

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 FIGURE 1. CABIN SUPPLY RISER DUCT DAMPING TAPE INSTALLATION

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 FIGURE 1. CABIN SUPPLY RISER DUCT DAMPING TAPE INSTALLATION

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SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 737-21-1100 DATED: February 22, 1990

TITLE: AIR CONDITIONING - PASSENGER CABIN CONDITIONED AIR DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM - RISER DUCT MODIFICATION

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