AD 2013-18-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of fuselage skin panels, particularly along chem-milled lines, which could result in sudden fracture and failure of the skin panels, leading to rapid decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect fuselage skin panels for cracking along chem-milled lines and take corrective actions if necessary. Reduce thresholds and intervals for repetitive inspections compared to AD 2004-18-06.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (November 6, 2013).
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
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