AD 2017-10-08

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-10-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-6667
FR Citation
82 FR 24468

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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