AD 2014-05-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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