AD 2017-10-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The web lap splices in the aft pressure bulkhead are subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD), which could result in possible rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections of the web lap splices in the aft pressure bulkhead for cracking of the fastener holes are required, along with 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 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1353, dated July 21, 2016. The AD also applies to airplanes with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST00830SE installed.
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