AD 2017-15-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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