AD 2014-05-21

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2014-05-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0327
FR Citation
79 FR 14992

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in and around the upper and lower hinge cutouts of the forward entry and forward galley service doorways, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking in and around the galley service doorway hinge cutouts, including certain repaired structure at the forward entry and galley service doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts. Expand the inspection area at the forward entry and galley service doorway upper and lower hinge cutouts. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, excluding certain airplanes removed from applicability.

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