AD 2005-07-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin, doubler, bearstrap, and frames surrounding the forward and aft cargo doors, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the frames, possible loss of a cargo door, and consequent rapid decompression of the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks in the fuselage skin, doubler, bearstrap, and frames surrounding the main, forward, and aft cargo doors. Repair any cracking found. Inspect existing repairs for cracking and take corrective action if cracking is found. Include mid-frequency eddy current (MFEC) inspections as an option for extending compliance intervals.
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Compliance Time
Within specified intervals as outlined in the referenced service bulletin.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, including those modified to include a main cargo door.
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