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The Boeing 737 Technical Guide – List of Revisions

Version 1 – 12 Jul 2006

• Title: “The Boeing 737 Technical Guide - US Edition”
• Original US version, all units in imperial (Lbs, Ft, US Gal)

Version 2 – 13 Jul 2006

• Title: “The Boeing 737 Technical Guide”
• Primary units metric with imperial in brackets.
• Tech Specs - Dimensions – Metric page added.
• Winglet stats added “85% NGs delivered with winglets”
• IAN limitation added.

Version 3 – 14 Jul 2006

• WW Stbd photo changed to add 2 missing arrow heads
• IAN added to index

Version 4 – 26 Jul 2006

• NASA515 / TSRV details added.
• 737-600 & 700 photos changed.
• Y-1 details updated.
• Composite materials added.
• Outsourcing correction: Rudder manufactured by Bombardier, Belfast.
• Eye position indicator added.
• Classic LCD displays upgrade from IS&S added.
• FMC photos updated.
• 737-1/200 Hydraulic services table added.
• TAT probe section expanded.

Version 5 – 29 Jul 2006

• Offered as “Perfect-bound” in addition to “Coil-bound”
• Aircraft order numbers updated.

Version 6 – 31 Jul 2006

• HUD photo added & description expanded.
• Short field package updated.
• Various minor improvements to text & layout.

Version 7 – 4 Aug 2006

• OB-1809P accident report re-written to reflect official report.
• Most brake details rewritten, table on page 165 second line changed to "3000psi"
• Norm & Alt Antiskid added to hydraulic schematic.
• Alternate source selector valve threshold changed to 1900psi on hydraulic schematic.
• 737-200 MCP photo improved
• FMC notes added about LCD displays
• Photos of stab & rudder added.
• T-43A photo added.

Version 8 – 5 Aug 2006

• FCC Update 140 added.

Version 9 – 8 Aug 2006

• NNC updated to show latest changes. ie Press mode selector & trim checks.
• Errata: captions for Classic & NG steering bypass valves reversed.
• Contents pages reformatted to improve readability.
• External air panel photo added.

Version 10 - 18 Aug 2006

• Short field performance aircraft now designated SFP, eg 737-800SFP
• Hydraulic schematic - RSEP features added.
• FCC updates, updated to include hardware developments.
• Various typos, hopefully the last!

Version 11 - 19 Aug 2006

• Hydraulic schematic – changed to reflect Classics & NGs.
• RSEP schematic added to The Rudder Story section.
• Limitations reformatted for readability.

Version 12 – 21 Aug 2006

• Automatic flight: Photo of FMC DFCS BITE TEST page showing hardware & software update numbers.
• Power plant: NG compact display photo updated.

Version 13 – 23 Aug 2006

• Glareshield Panel section (p231) integrated into Automatic Flight section (p49) and Geneology (p225).

Version 14 – 27 Aug 2006

• Chapter on airtesting added.
• Photograph and details of nitrogen generating system added to fuel section.

Version 15 – 28 Aug 2006

• FMC U8.x listings replaced with differences from U7.x to condense list.

Version 16 – 30 Aug 2006

• Font size reduced 2 pts on NG Elec Buses Services listing to condense list.
• Font size reduced 1 pt on Sample Type rating Paper to condense list.
• E&E bay layout graphic rotated through 180deg to aid readability.
• 2nd Cargo Fire panel photo quality improved.
• All full page schematics reduced in size very slightly from the top to ensure that they are not cropped during printing.

Version 17 – 30 Aug 2006

• HSI selector photo added.
• Pressurisation altitude limitations expanded to add 1/2/Adv differences.

Version 18 – 31 Aug 2006

• Photos added to Landing Technique page.
• Air conditioning chapter reformatted.
• NG production key dates page removed.

Version 19 – 4 Sep 2006

• Photos added to airtesting chapter.
• CVR section rewritten & photo added.
• 737-200 hushkit photo changed.

Version 20 – 6 Sep 2006

• 737-900ER updates.
• More photos added to airtest section.
• Static discharge wick photo changed.
• CSD oil cooler photo added.
• Errata: Tech Specs – Fuel capacity – 737-1/2/3/4/500 fuel units mislabelled (values are correct) should read as per the NG.
• Wheel-well photos of Original and Classic added.
• Elevator feel expanded and photo added.
• NG LED panel photo added.
• Notes on fuel totals added.

Version 21 – 9 Sep 2006

• AEW&C details & photos added.
• ATA codes 46 & 47 added.
• Aileron feel explained & photo added.
• Vortilon photo added.

Version 22 – 17 Sep 2006

• Pressurisation limitations – BBJ reduced cabin alt option added.
• Polar navigation option added.
• Rudder mass balances added.

Version 23 – 17 Sep 2006

• Minor formatting improvements.
• Photo added to gear seal item.

Version 24 – 1 Oct 2006

• GOL 737-800 accident added.

Version 25 – 14 Oct 2006

• Helios accident report details added.
• Winglet details added.

Version 26 – 26 Oct 2006

• FMCS Discretes photo added to airtest section.
• N1 SET & SPD REF photo added to airtest section.
• Flight control surface position indicator added.

Version 27 - 30 Oct 2006

• NG elevator anti-balance function added.
• ADC 737-200 accident added.
• Drain holes added.

Version 28 – 10 Nov 2006

• NG elevator anti-balance photos added.
• Flight controls chapter reformatted.
• MagVar info added.
• Classic & NG flightdeck photos placed opposite each other for comparison.

Version 29 – 10 Nov 2006

• N1 & Speed bug manual set info added.
• Contents & index improved.

Version 30 – 18 Dec 2006

• Indicated hydraulic quantity notes & table added.
• Cabin altitude warning horn details added.
• 737 Classic “Advanced Cockpit” added.
• Moved Unpaved Strip Kit into External chapter.
• Aft body vortex generators expanded.

Version 31 – 3 Jan 2007

• Fuel tank pump/valve notes added.
• Spoilers section modified, NG photo added.
• CATBird update.
• Adam Air accident added.
• NG sticking steering bypass valve lever photo added.

Version 32 – 8 Jan 2007

• Fuel tank temp photo & notes added.
• 2006 sales & deliveries data updated.
• Engine cover photo added.
• NG Flt Insts “PFD/ND” & “Round-dial” DU photos in place of large PFD.

Version 33 – 21 Jan 2007

• Nav & HF avionics updated.
• CATBird photo added.
• Note added in pneumatics section about engine starting on external air.
• TNT 737-300F accident added to list after being declared a write-off.
• Marker table added.
• Antennas section rewritten.

Version 34 – 4 Feb 2007

• Dents & buckles added to external chapter.
• PRX 737-200 accident added.
• 737-200AFL updated & photo added.
• Orders & deliveries table updated.
• 737-700ER photo added.
• 737-900ER photo added.

Version 35 – 18 Feb 2007

• 737-700ER description expanded.
• Green aircraft photos added to production chapter.

Version 36 – 19 Mar 2007

• Adam Air heavy landing accident added.
• Probes - NG freighter differences added.
• Freighter Capts DV window note.
• FMC U10.6 photos added.
• Garuda 737-400 accident added.
• Effect of Centre of Gravity added.
• C/B Location chart added.

Version 37 – 3 Apr 2007

• NG fuel gauge photo changed to show LOW caption.
• Cargo aircraft details added.
• FMC Update 10.7 added.

Version 38 – 24 Apr 2007

• Minor formatting changes to accommodate possible future A4 version.
• 737-300 C&C aircraft added.
• U10.7 details rewritten
• Minimum pneumatic duct pressure 18psig added. 

Version 39 – 9 May 2007

• 737-900ER details updated following certification.
• Short field enhancement package details moved from Flight Controls chapter to 737-800SFP in History & Development chapter.
• RTO photo added to airtesting chapter.
• Kenya Airways 737-800 accident added.
• Old NP checklist details removed.
• Winglet details revised (Classic winglet 7ft, NG winglet 8ft2in).

Version 40 – 30 Jun 2007

• Errata: Systems – Ice & Rain – “Cowl anti-ice” does not illuminate for an overtemp on the NG.
• Standby altimeter vibrator added.
• Errata: Systems – APU – NG: Switching the battery off will shutdown the APU in the air or on the ground.
• Flap load relief & autoslat NG/SFP differences added.
• STANDBY PWR OFF Classic/NG differences added.
• Landing gear manual extension Classic/NG differences added.
• APU FAULT light conditions listed.
• List prices updated
• Aircraft series profiles added.
• Angolan 737-200 accident added.

Version 41 – 8 Aug 2007

• FCC -150 / P5.0 software update added.
• BAT DISCHARGE light criteria added.
• ELEC MAINT codes added.
• IDG low oil pressure & high oil temp auto-disconnect limits added.
• IDG freq auto-disconnect limits added.
• TR3 explanation added.
• Automatic generator on-line feature added.
• Ground service busses described.
• DC Standby bus power source expanded.
• APU FAULT light causes expanded.
• BBJ1 Raytheon air-cond panel added.
• CFM56 Reverser photo added.
• Fuel centre tank inerting updated.
• EFB added.

Version 42 – 12 Aug 2007

• Double engine failure notes deleted
• FCC -710 software update added.
• PFD AoA display added.
• Thrust mode annunciations added.
• Take-off bump described.
• CDS Block Points listed.
• New approach formats rewritten.
• PFD IAN & NPS photos added.

Version 43 – 2 Oct 2007

• China Airlines 737-800 fire added.
• Adam air accident updated.
• EFB photo changed.
• FMC MAINT & Options pages updated.
• Flightdeck window construction added.

Version 44 – 21 Nov 2007

• Minor change to Uncommanded rudder/yaw or roll QRH step to reflect new QRH.
• Fuel schematic updated to include NG differences.
• Hydraulics schematic updated to include RSEP.
• Air cond / pneumatic schematic minor updates.

Version 45 – 4 Feb 2008

• Updated sales stats for 2007.
• Update to centre fuel tank auto-shutoff modification.
• Cargo hold fire class info added.
• APU BITE pages added.
• AvAero flap modification updated to AeroTech.
• Added section on engine flameout history & modifications.

Version 46 – 12 Apr 2008

• Added more info about aft body vortex generators.
• Added AD ref to rudder trim knob & guard rail redesign.
• Stick shaker photo added and stall characteristics described.
• Fuel crossfeed limitation updated.
• Speedbrake load alleviation system described.
• ND plan mode update to show cyan missed approach track.
• FMC fix page updated to 6 fixes.
• FMC Nav Options page updated to include LOC update in U10.7
• FMC climb pages photos updated.
• Updated Adam Air PK-KKW accident details after publication of official accident report.
• Expected FMC U10.8 features added.

Version 47 – 13 May 2008

• Control surface position indicator photo added.
• DAC engine details added to airtesting section.
• Supp nav database photos updated.
• LRC description added.
• Flap vortilons added.
• Better PFD AoA photo used.
• PFD photo now shows NPS.
• New section: FMC inputs.
• Expanded FMC databases to include software options and MEDB data.
• Air con schematic colours changed to be more different in B&W version.
• Tech Insertion details added.
• FMC maintenance pages updated.

Version 48 – 17 Jul 2008

• FMC Takeoff 2/2 updated
• FMC MEDB photo updated
• APU pack operation & fuel flow explanation reworded
• EGT margin data updated
• SPSEU details added
• FMC U10.8 update
• NG fuel totaliser photo updated

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