AD 2015-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the lower fastener holes in the lower skin of the fuselage lap splice, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuselage lap splice for cracks and open pockets, expand the inspection area, and take corrective actions if necessary. Revise the compliance times as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within the applicable compliance times specified in table 1 of paragraph 1.E., 'Compliance,' of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1319, Revision 2, dated April 4, 2014, or within 500 cycles from the last inspection, depending on previous inspections.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
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