The Boeing Company Proposes Airworthiness Directive for 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Summary

The Boeing Company is proposing an airworthiness directive to address fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin panels on certain 737 models, which could lead to sudden fracture and failure of the skin panels and rapid decompression of the airplane. The proposed directive would add inspections for cracking in additional locations and reduce inspection thresholds for certain airplanes.