AD 2013-09-01

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-09-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1161
FR Citation
78 FR 27001

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the lap joint lower row could result in sudden decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive external eddy current inspections for cracking of certain fuselage crown lap joints, and take corrective actions if necessary. Perform internal eddy current and detailed inspections for cracking of certain fuselage crown lap joints, and repair if necessary. Conduct detailed inspections of certain stringer clips, and replace with new stringer clips if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, including additional airplanes added to the applicability.

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