AD 2024-18-07

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2024-18-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2023-1886
FR Citation
89 FR 81320

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the frame around the attachment holes of the support bracket of the air conditioning outlet extrusion, which may develop fatigue cracks and result in the inability of the frame to sustain limit load.

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Required Actions

Inspect frames between body station (BS) 360 and BS 907 to determine if certain support brackets of the A/C outlet extrusions are installed. Perform medium- and high-frequency eddy current inspections for cracking of the frames around the attachment holes of the subject brackets. Repair if necessary. Install new, improved fittings for all support brackets of the A/C outlet extrusions between BS 360 and BS 907. Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of certain repairs and repair if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (November 12, 2024).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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