AD 2003-08-15

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

AD Number
2003-08-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-329-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 20341

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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