AD 2013-08-11

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-08-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0935
FR Citation
78 FR 24338

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 along chem-mill steps at certain crown skin and shear wrinkle areas, and repair if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1312.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-900 and -900ER series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1312, dated October 21, 2011, as revised by Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1312, Revision 1, dated March 14, 2012.

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