AD 2002-07-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-07-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-196-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 17917

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the lower skin at the lower row of fasteners in the lap joints of the fuselage, which could result in sudden decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuselage lap joints for cracking. Replace the current preventive modification with an improved modification. Perform repetitive inspections as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified timeframes as outlined in the AD, which may vary based on the inspection intervals.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series airplanes, as identified in the AD.

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