AD 2016-13-11

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-13-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-8131
FR Citation
81 FR 43475

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the longitudinal floor beam web, upper chord, and lower chord of certain Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, which could result in rapid loss of cabin pressure.

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Required Actions

Inspect for tapered fillers and determine if they are installed. Investigate and take corrective actions if necessary. Continue repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking in the longitudinal floor beam web, upper chord, and lower chord at certain body stations, and repair if necessary.

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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 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.

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