# Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2017-05-25 · Effective 2017-06-29 · 82 FR 24025
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-10265
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** The Boeing Company
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 82 FR 24025
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/05/25/2017-10265/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)
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