AD 2000-17-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking and corrosion in the upper and lower skins of the fuselage lap joint, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of a lap joint and rapid decompression of the airplane fuselage.
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Required Actions
Perform initial and repetitive inspections of the fuselage lap joint skins using eddy current and detailed visual methods as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1224. Repair any discrepancies detected, such as cracks, pillowing, corrosion, delamination, or loose/missing fasteners, in accordance with FAA-approved methods or data meeting the type certification basis of the airplane.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified intervals outlined in the referenced service bulletin.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 291 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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