✈️New Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Airplanes by FAA
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating cracks in the frame inner chord and web at station (STA) 727. This AD requires an inspection for any repair installed, repetitive inspections of the frame inner chord and web at STA 727 for any crack, and applicable on- condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation mandates inspections for certain Boeing airplanes due to structural safety concerns, requiring compliance actions by airplane operators. This creates regulatory compliance costs and impacts operational readiness, affecting the financial planning and potential liability exposure of airline businesses.