[Correction] Fuselage - Fuselage Lower Lobe Frames - Inspection
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What to do
Operators of affected Boeing 737 models must continue to perform repetitive inspections for cracking of the fuselage lower lobe frames and carry out any required repairs or modifications as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-53A1362. For Group 1 airplanes, corrective actions must be completed within 120 days of the effective date, September 19, 2019. Operators should refer to the corrected paragraph references when applying the directive and may request alternative methods of compliance if necessary.
Summary
Correction to Airworthiness Directive 2019-15-07 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) concerning certain Boeing 737-100, 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, 737-400, and 737-500 series airplanes. This correction addresses an incorrect paragraph reference in the original directive related to inspections of fuselage lower lobe frames. The directive mandates repetitive inspections and applicable repairs to prevent structural failure due to cracking in the fuselage frames.
What changed
The correction fixes an erroneous paragraph reference in the regulatory text of FAA Airworthiness Directive 2019-15-07, changing the reference from paragraph (i) to paragraph (j) for exceptions to service information specifications. No other changes to the original directive's requirements or compliance times were made.
Why it matters
Accurate regulatory references are critical for operators and maintenance personnel to correctly interpret and comply with inspection and repair requirements. This correction ensures clarity in the directive, preventing misapplication of inspection exceptions and maintaining the structural integrity of affected Boeing 737 aircraft. Compliance teams can rely on the corrected text to avoid confusion and ensure safety standards are met.
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