AD 2014-18-02
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
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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