AD 96-10-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the lower gate hinge on the forward galley service door, which could lead to hinge failure and subsequent loss of cabin pressure, separation of the hinge and emergency escape slide, and potential ingestion into engines or damage to flight control surfaces.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracks in the lower gate hinge of the forward galley service door, replace any cracked hinges, and optionally replace the hinge with an improved design to terminate inspection requirements.
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Compliance Time
within 400 flight cycles after the effective date of the AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-52A1124, where Boeing Service Bulletin 737-52-1097 (Revisions 1 or 2) has not been accomplished.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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