AD 2003-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Discrepancies in the upper and lower skins of the fuselage lap joint and circumferential joint, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of a lap joint or circumferential joint and rapid decompression of the airplane fuselage.
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Required Actions
Perform initial and repetitive inspections as specified in Figures 1 through 9 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1224, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2002, to detect discrepancies in the fuselage lap joint and circumferential joint. Repair any discrepancies detected in accordance with the service bulletin or an approved method. Accomplish a terminating modification as specified in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within the intervals specified in the service bulletin after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes; line numbers 1 through 291 inclusive; certificated in any category.
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