# Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2018-09-26 · Effective 2018-10-31 · 83 FR 48527
## Document
- **Document number:** 2018-20358
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** The Boeing Company
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 83 FR 48527
- **Publication date:** 2018-09-26
- **Effective date:** 2018-10-31
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2018-0412
## Abstract

We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2010-25-06, which applied to certain The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. AD 2010-25-06 required repetitive inspections for cracking of certain fuselage frames and stub beams, and corrective actions if necessary. AD 2010-25-06 also provided for an optional repair, which terminated the repetitive inspections. For airplanes on which a certain repair was done, AD 2010-25-06 also required repetitive inspections for cracking of certain fuselage frames and stub beams, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD retains the actions required by AD 2010-25-06 and expands the inspection area. This AD was prompted by additional cracking found in areas not covered by the inspections in AD 2010-25-06. We are issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/09/26/2018-20358/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)
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