AD 2017-17-04

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-17-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0335
FR Citation
82 FR 39509

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the upper aft skin of the right wing at certain fastener holes along the rear spar upper chord, which could result in the inability of a principle structural element to sustain limit load and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper aft skin of the wings, and repair if necessary. Detailed inspections are required for Group 2 airplanes as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-57A1332.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in the referenced service bulletin, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Installation of Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01219SE does not affect applicability.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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