AD Amdt-39-10179

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10179
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-229-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 55732

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the lower skin of the fuselage lap joints at the lower row of fasteners.

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Required Actions

Increase the frequency of inspections to detect cracking and repair as necessary. Modify fuselage lap joints at specified locations to terminate repetitive inspections in modified areas.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737 series airplanes subject to the existing AD and requiring modification per the amendment.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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