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.