AD 2007-26-04

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

AD Number
2007-26-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28942
FR Citation
72 FR 71216

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking around the heads of the fasteners on the forward fastener row of certain areas of the station (STA) 259.5 circumferential butt splice, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the fuselage skin and possible loss of cabin pressure.

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Required Actions

Perform detailed and high-frequency eddy current inspections for cracking around the heads of the fasteners on the forward fastener row of certain areas of the STA 259.5 circumferential butt splice, and repair if necessary. Alternatively, perform a preventive modification to eliminate the need for repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1267, dated November 28, 2006.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1267, dated November 28, 2006.

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