Boeing Issues Airworthiness Directive for 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Summary

The Boeing Company has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, requiring repetitive inspections for cracking of fuselage frames and stub beams, and corrective actions if necessary. The AD aims to detect and correct fatigue cracking that could lead to reduced structural integrity and potentially cause rapid decompression of the fuselage.