AD 2017-15-12

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-15-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0330
FR Citation
82 FR 35628

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The lower skin at the skin lap splice lower fastener row is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD).

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive external eddy current inspections for cracking in the skin lap splice at the lower fastener row, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1365. Repair any cracks found as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1365.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1365. STC ST01219SE does not affect applicability.

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