AD 2013-08-08

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-08-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0938
FR Citation
78 FR 23465

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of early fatigue cracks at chem-mill areas on the crown skin panels.

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Required Actions

Repetitive inspections for cracking of the fuselage skin at certain locations at chem-mill areas, and repair if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1309, dated October 20, 2011.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-600 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1309, dated October 20, 2011. Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00830SE does not affect applicability.

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