AD 2005-13-27

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-13-27
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19533
FR Citation
70 FR 36821

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the crown area of the fuselage skin could occur between 21,000 and 42,000 total flight cycles, potentially leading to fuselage skin fracture and failure, and resulting in rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the crown area of the fuselage skin. Perform corrective actions if necessary, according to data that conform to the airplane's type certificate and are approved by an authorized representative.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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