Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2017-05-25 · Effective 2017-06-29 · 82 FR 24025
Document
Document number
2017-10265
Federal Register citation
82 FR 24025
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Publication date
2017-05-25
Effective date
2017-06-29
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-8848
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the fuselage skin is subject to widespread fatigue damage (WFD). This AD requires modification of the lap joint and repetitive inspections for cracking of the skin at critical fastener rows. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.