AD 2008-13-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the upper frame to side frame splice of the fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the frame and adjacent lap joint. This reduced structural integrity can increase loading in the fuselage skin, accelerating skin crack growth and potentially leading to decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct various repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper frame to side frame splice of the fuselage. Perform specified corrective actions if necessary. Operators may choose an optional preventive modification, which terminates 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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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