AD 2003-08-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the fuselage lap joints could result in sudden decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time mid-frequency eddy current (MFEC), low-frequency eddy current (LFEC), and detailed inspection for damage or cracking of stringer S-4L and S-4R lap joints and stringer clips between body station (BS) 540 and BS 727. Conduct follow-on inspections and repair if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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