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EASA Regulations for Boeing 737-500

45 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing 737-500.

EASA AD US-2019-10-03

Fuselage - Left and Right Side-Strut Support Fitting Lugs - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 109 (June 6, 2019) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections of the left and right side-strut support fitting lugs to detect corrosion, cracks, or severed lugs. The directive aims to prevent potential failure of the side-strut support fitting joint and main landing gear attachment.

Jun 21, 2019
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EASA AD US-2019-08-02

Fuselage - Fuselage Upper Frames, Side Frames, Fail-safe Chords, Inboard Chords, Frame Webs, Stringers - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-02 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of fuselage upper frames, side frames, fail-safe chords, inboard chords, frame webs, and stringers due to reported cracking and the risk of widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential uncontrolled decompression.

Jun 4, 2019
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EASA AD US-2019-08-03

Fuselage - Section 43 Lower Lobe Frames - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2019-08-03 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed, general visual, and high frequency eddy current inspections of the section 43 lower lobe frames between station 380 and station 520, as well as inspections to identify certain repairs and applicable on-condition actions. This directive aims to detect and mitigate frame web and integral inboard chord cracking below the passenger floor.

Jun 4, 2019
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EASA AD US-2019-03-06

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2020-17-04

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-03-06 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It requires the installation of lanyard assemblies on passenger service units (PSUs) and, for some airplanes, on the life vest panels to prevent PSUs from detaching during survivable accidents. This directive aims to enhance cabin safety by reducing the risk of injury and obstruction during evacuations.

Mar 22, 2019
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EASA AD US-2019-01-06

Fuselage - Frame Web and Doubler - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2019-01-06 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive surface high frequency eddy current inspections of the fuselage frame web and doubler at body station 303.9, specifically at the stop fitting at stringer 16 left, to detect cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential rapid decompression.

Mar 19, 2019
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EASA AD US-2018-21-08

Fuselage - Bulkhead Frame Web - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-21-08 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the fuselage bulkhead frame web at station 259.5 due to detected cracking, and requires applicable on-condition corrective actions to maintain structural integrity.

Nov 6, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-18-03

Doors / Fuselage - Floor Beam Lower Chord and Door Stop Fittings - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-18-03 addresses certain Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the floor beam lower chord and door stop fittings at the forward airstair door cutout to detect cracks. It aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent possible rapid decompression.

Oct 9, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-19-20

Fuselage - Frames and Stub Beams - Inspection / Repair

Airworthiness Directive 2018-19-20 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing certain Boeing Company Model 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The directive mandates inspections and repairs related to cracking in fuselage frames and stub beams to ensure continued airworthiness and structural integrity.

Oct 9, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-18-13

Wings - Outboard Flap Tracks - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-18-13 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repetitive overhauls of the wing outboard flap tracks due to reports of cracking in certain flanges and adjacent webs. This directive aims to ensure the structural integrity of the flap tracks to maintain safe flight control.

Oct 9, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-16-09

Fuselage - Frame Webs - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-16-09 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections of fuselage frame webs at specific stations near the overwing emergency exits to detect cracks. The directive aims to ensure continued structural integrity and prevent rapid decompression.

Sep 10, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-17-23

Fuselage - Number 3 Windshield Assembly Aft Sill Web - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-17-23 is a final rule addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current inspections of the number 3 windshield assembly aft sill web to detect cracking and requires applicable on-condition corrective actions. This directive aims to maintain structural integrity and safety of the affected windshield assembly components.

Sep 10, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-12-05

Wings - Rear Spar Web and Lower Chord - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-12-05 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive detailed inspections of the rear spar web and lower chord on both left and right wings due to reported cracks. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and flight safety by detecting and correcting these cracks.

Jun 21, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-09-13

Wings - Main Landing Gear Support Fittings, Rear Spar and Inspar Upper Skin - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-13 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections and corrective actions for cracking found in the wing inspar upper skin, rear spar upper chord, rear spar web, and main landing gear beam forward support fitting. It aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential fuel leaks and fire hazards.

Jun 19, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-10-12

Wings - Fuselage Keel Beam Upper Chords / Aft Vertical Stiffeners - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2018-10-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing all Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive high frequency eddy current and detailed inspections for cracking in aft vertical stiffeners and keel beam upper chords, along with applicable on-condition corrective actions. This directive aims to ensure structural integrity by detecting and mitigating fatigue cracks in critical wing fuselage components.

Jun 7, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-09-08

Fuselage - Frame Web of Air-Conditioning Support Brackets - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-08 addresses certain Boeing 737-200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates inspections of the fuselage frame web near the air-conditioning support brackets to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. It aims to prevent potential rapid decompression and structural failure due to frame web cracking.

May 15, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-09-01

Wings - Main Landing Gear Beam Forward Support Fitting - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-09-01 addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the main landing gear beam forward support fitting due to reported cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive aims to prevent potential fuel leaks, structural failures, or main landing gear collapse.

May 3, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-04-12

Fuel - Fuel Tank - Inspection / Revision of the Maintenance or Inspection Program

Airworthiness Directive 2018-04-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. This directive mandates modifications to fuel tank wiring to prevent electrical arcing and potential fuel tank explosions. It requires installation of shielded wire bundles and convoluted liners within fuel tank conduits and updates to the maintenance or inspection program to include specific airworthiness limitations.

Mar 27, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-04-08

Fuselage - Aft Pressure Bulkhead Gore Webs, Lap Splices and Repair Webs - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 39 (2018) Final Rule Airworthiness Directive addresses all Boeing 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates repetitive inspections of the aft pressure bulkhead gore webs, lap splices, and repair webs to detect widespread fatigue damage. The directive aims to prevent potential rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity.

Mar 23, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-04-06

Fuselage - Forward Entry Door Cut-out Intercostals / Frame Inner Chord — Inspection / Repair

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-04-06 is a final rule addressing The Boeing Company Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. It mandates inspections and repairs related to cracking in the fuselage forward entry door cut-out intercostals and frame inner chord to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential loss of the forward entry door and rapid decompression.

Mar 23, 2018
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EASA AD US-2018-06-05

Wings - Lower Wing Skin - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2018-06-05 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing 737-300 and 737-500 series airplanes equipped with blended winglet kits. It mandates repetitive inspections of the lower wing skin at stringer L-5 for fatigue cracks and requires repairs if cracks are found to ensure continued airworthiness.

Mar 23, 2018
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