AD 2013-08-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Conduct 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 737-53-1311, dated October 21, 2011.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-800 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53-1311, dated October 21, 2011. Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00830SE does not affect applicability.
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