AD 2017-13-01

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9391
FR Citation
82 FR 28393

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A crack in the inboard chord of the BS 578 (737-400 series airplanes) and BS 616 (737-300 and -500 series airplanes) frame below stringers S-11L or S-11R, which could result in structural failure of the frame and possible rapid decompression.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for any crack at the frame inboard chords, and 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 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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