The Boeing Company to Issue New Airworthiness Directive for 737 Airplanes Due to Fatigue Cracking Concerns

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prompted The Boeing Company to issue a new airworthiness directive for certain Model 737 airplanes, requiring repetitive inspections for fatigue cracking at window corner fastener holes and repair if necessary, to prevent reduced structural integrity and sudden decompression of the aircraft.