AD 2016-06-02

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-06-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-4222
FR Citation
81 FR 13271

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the horizontal and vertical flanges of the rear spar upper chord of the horizontal stabilizer, which could lead to departure of the horizontal stabilizer from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking in the horizontal and vertical flanges of the rear spar upper chord of the horizontal stabilizer. Identify fasteners common to the rear spar upper chord upper gusset of the horizontal stabilizer center section. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Repair cracked structure using an approved method or data meeting the certification basis of the airplane.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified compliance times in terms of airplane flight cycles, as detailed in the referenced service information.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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