AD 2018-09-13

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2018-09-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9523
FR Citation
83 FR 22351

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the forward and aft support fittings for the main landing gear beam, and the rear spar upper chord and rear spar web in the area of rear spar station 224.14, which could grow and result in a fuel leak and possible fire.

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Required Actions

Installation of standard-size fasteners for a certain configuration, HFEC open hole inspections for any cracking in the forward support fitting, the aft support fitting, the rear spar upper chord, and the rear spar web at the 12 fastener holes (locations 1-12), and related investigative and corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

All The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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