AD 2009-21-01

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

AD Number
2009-21-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0429
FR Citation
74 FR 52395

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the aft fuselage skin along the longitudinal edges of the bonded skin doubler, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the aft fuselage skin. Perform investigative/corrective actions if necessary. Replace skin panels as specified in the referenced service bulletins if cracking is detected.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-300 and 737-400 series airplanes.

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