AD 2016-20-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking around certain fastener locations in the window corner surround structure, which could cause multiple window corner skin cracks, leading to rapid decompression and consequent loss of structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking in certain fastener locations in the window corner surround structure. Repair any identified cracking as 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 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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