AD 2015-08-09

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-08-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0286
FR Citation
80 FR 24195

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the body station (STA) 727 bulkhead lower frame web and inner chord, which could result in a severed frame and induced skin cracks, and could lead to rapid decompression of the fuselage.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed and open hole high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection of the left- and right-side lower frame webs and inner chords for cracking. Take corrective actions and preventative modifications if necessary. Optional terminating action of repetitive inspections is provided under certain conditions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-600 and -700 series airplanes.

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