AD 2001-14-20

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-14-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-327-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 38354

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-100 and -200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the main deck floor beams located at certain body stations, which could result in rapid decompression and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the main deck floor beams at specified body stations for fatigue cracking. Repair any cracking found, as necessary. Implement repetitive inspections at intervals of 6,000 flight cycles. Optional terminating action is available for the repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 6,000 flight cycles or 15 months after the effective date, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 series airplanes, as listed in the referenced service bulletin.

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