AD 2001-16-06

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

AD Number
2001-16-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-367-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 43463

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Reports of cracks and corrosion in the upper chord of the front and rear spars of the wing, and reports of cracks propagating from previously repaired areas, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the wing.

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Required Actions

Initial and repetitive inspections of certain areas of the wing spars to detect cracking or corrosion, including detailed visual inspections and eddy current inspections. Follow-on corrective actions and repair, if necessary, including cleaning spar cavities, removing corrosion, applying corrosion-inhibiting compound, and repairing damaged areas as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD for initial inspections. Repetitive inspections at intervals not to exceed 12 months for detailed visual inspections and 48 months for eddy current inspections.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-100 and -200 series airplanes, line number 1 through 310 inclusive, and 323; certificated in any category.

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