AD 2018-16-09

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2018-16-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2018-0392
FR Citation
83 FR 38245

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks were found on the fuselage frame webs at stations forward and aft of the overwing emergency exits between stringers S-7 and S-8.

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Required Actions

Repetitive high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections for cracking of the fuselage frame webs at certain stations between S-7 and S-8 and applicable on-condition actions, including repair.

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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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