AD 2017-10-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the aft fuselage skin along the longitudinal edges of the chem-milled pockets in the bonded skin doubler, which could result in possible rapid decompression and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aft fuselage skin for cracking along the longitudinal edges of the chem-milled pockets in the bonded skin doubler. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Replace skin panels as specified in SASB 737-53-1168, Revision 4, if cracking is detected. Remove Model 737-400 series airplanes from the applicability.
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Compliance Time
Within 53,000 total flight cycles or as specified in the service information.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-300 series airplanes, excluding Model 737-400 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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