AD 2005-05-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-600 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the webs of the aft pressure bulkhead at body station 1016, specifically at several fastener rows in the web lap splices at the dome apex, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Perform a detailed inspection, low frequency eddy current inspection, and high frequency eddy current inspection of the webs of the aft pressure bulkhead at body station 1016 for cracks, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1251. Repeat inspections at intervals not to exceed 4,000 flight cycles. If any crack is found, repair according to an approved method before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 4,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, or prior to accumulating 26,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1251, dated June 3, 2004.
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