AD 2014-18-02

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2014-18-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0623
FR Citation
79 FR 52953

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

Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking and corrosion of the aft pressure bulkhead, repetitive inspections of the frame chord drain path for debris, and corrective actions if necessary. For certain airplanes, enlarge frame chord drain holes. Repetitive inspections must be repeated at intervals not to exceed 2 years.

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Compliance Time

Within 2 years of the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

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

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