AD 00-6491

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
00-6491
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
FR Citation
65 FR 14834

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in critical areas of the forward pressure bulkhead could result in rapid decompression of the airplane fuselage.

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Required Actions

Inspect various areas of the forward pressure bulkhead for cracking. Repair any detected cracks as necessary. Optional preventive modifications may terminate repetitive inspections if accomplished.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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