AD 2014-05-02

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2014-05-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0694
FR Citation
79 FR 12045

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion or cracking of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in loss of the aft pressure bulkhead web and stiffeners, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking and corrosion of the aft pressure bulkhead, and take corrective actions if necessary. Enlarge frame chord drain holes for certain airplanes. Inspect the frame chord drain path for obstructions and debris, and take corrective actions if necessary. Specify a drain path inspection for all airplanes. Reduce repetitive inspection intervals for certain airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Within the applicable inspection intervals specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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