Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-07-09 · Effective 2003-07-14 · 68 FR 40759
Document
Document number
03-17432
Federal Register citation
68 FR 40759
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-07-09
Effective date
2003-07-14
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-165-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain Boeing Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and - 500 series airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections for cracking of certain lap splices, and corrective action if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct fatigue cracks in the lap joints and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.