AD 2012-20-01

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-20-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0491
FR Citation
77 FR 60889

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks at the adjacent mating skins (forward and aft), which could initiate just above stringers S-4R and S-4L, and could grow and result in a decompression event.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections for cracks and a chemical spot test in the area of station (STA) 908, and related investigative and corrective actions, if necessary. For certain airplanes, an inspection and modification are required.

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Compliance Time

Within 120 days after the effective date of this AD for Group 1 airplanes. For Groups 2 and 3 airplanes, compliance times are specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1313.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, and -200C series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-53-1313, dated November 3, 2011.

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