AD 2016-11-04

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-11-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-5812
FR Citation
81 FR 34871

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the fuselage frames and frame reinforcements, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of the 1.04-inch nominal diameter wire penetration hole and applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Add new inspection areas, perform a modification that terminates certain inspections, conduct post-modification inspections, and repair if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 30,000 total flight cycles or within 90 days from the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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