AD 2006-12-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200C Series Airplanes

AD Number
2006-12-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24245
FR Citation
71 FR 33992

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-200C Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200C Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the fuselage frames from body station (BS) 360 to BS 500B, which could lead to loss of the cargo door during flight and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time external detailed inspection for cracks in the fuselage skin between stringers 19 left and 25 left and at BS 360 to BS 540. Perform repetitive internal detailed inspections for cracks of the frames between stringers 19 left and 25 left and at BS 360 to BS 500B. Repair all cracks as specified. Install doublers on the specified frames between stringers 19 left and 25 left from BS 360 to BS 500B.

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Compliance Time

Within specified flight cycles as detailed in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 737-200C series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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