AD 2016-06-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of cracking at certain fastener locations in the window corners of the window belt area, which could cause multiple window corner skin cracks, leading to rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for fatigue cracking in certain fastener locations in the window corners of the window belt area. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Operators may choose an optional preventive modification that terminates inspections at the modified location.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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