AD 2004-18-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of certain upper and lower skin panels of the fuselage, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of the skin panels, leading to rapid decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections, including external detailed and eddy current inspections, to detect fatigue cracking in specified fuselage skin areas. Perform follow-on and corrective actions if cracking is found. Revise inspection procedures for chem-mill areas covered by FAA-approved repairs that do not meet specific fastener row requirements.
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Compliance Time
Within 4,500 flight cycles for repetitive inspections.
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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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