AD 2005-19-25

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-19-25
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20627
FR Citation
70 FR 56351

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks of the countersunk rivet holes in the lower lobe, adjacent to the radio altimeter cutouts, which could result in cracks of the fuselage skin of the lower lobe and consequent rapid depressurization of the cabin.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive eddy current inspections for cracks of the countersunk rivet holes in the lower lobe, adjacent to the radio altimeter cutouts. Perform additional inspections, for certain airplanes, for cracks and/or corrosion. Take further investigative and corrective action if any crack is found. Optional terminating action is provided for the repetitive inspections.

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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 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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