AD 2017-06-14

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-06-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9068
FR Citation
82 FR 15284

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the horizontal stabilizer lower skins resulting in reduced local stiffness, which can cause heavy vibration leading to loss of structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of the horizontal stabilizer lower skin, including repetitive inspections as applicable. Take corrective actions if necessary. Terminate certain repetitive inspections as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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