# Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-700 and -800 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-11-15 · Effective 2004-12-20 · 69 FR 65520
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-24936
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Boeing Model 737-700 and -800 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 65520
- **Publication date:** 2004-11-15
- **Effective date:** 2004-12-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2004-18996
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-700 and -800 series airplanes. This AD requires doing an initial inspection for pitting and cracks of the lower skin panel at the lap joint; trimming the inner skin; installing exterior doublers; replacing the fuselage skin assembly; doing repetitive supplemental inspections; and repairing if necessary; as applicable. This AD is prompted by a report indicating that localized pitting in the lower skin panels was found during production on a limited number of airplanes. We are issuing this AD to detect and correct premature fatigue cracking at certain lap splice locations and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/11/15/04-24936/airworthiness-directives-boeing-model-737-700-and--800-series-airplanes)
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