AD 2012-26-02

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-26-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1419
FR Citation
78 FR 9

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin, which could cause the fuselage skin to fracture and fail, and result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the crown area of the fuselage skin using different inspection methods and inspect additional areas. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Conduct additional repairs to previously repaired areas. Conduct repetitive inspections for loose fasteners and replace if necessary in certain previously repaired areas.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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