# Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-700 and -800 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2001-07-06 · Effective 2001-08-13 · 66 FR 35533
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-16740
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Boeing Model 737-700 and -800 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 35533
- **Publication date:** 2001-07-06
- **Effective date:** 2001-08-13
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-403-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-700 and -800 series airplanes, that requires inspections of certain tension bolts at the attachment of the aft pressure bulkhead to the fuselage at body station 1016 to determine if the correct parts are installed, and corrective action, if necessary. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent fatigue cracking along the bulkhead-to-fuselage attachment, which could result in structural failure of the aft pressure bulkhead and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/07/06/01-16740/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-700-and--800-series-airplanes)
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