AD 2008-09-13

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

AD Number
2008-09-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-29043
FR Citation
73 FR 24164

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in structural significant items (SSIs) of Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes approaching or exceeding their design service objective.

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Required Actions

Revise the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program to include inspections for all SSIs that provide no less than the required damage tolerance rating. Perform repetitive inspections to detect cracks in all SSIs. Repair any cracked structure.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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