FAA Orders Inspections for Cracked Boeing 737 Frames
Published Date: 2/10/2025
Rule
Summary
If you own or fly a Boeing 737 from the -100 to -500 series, listen up! The FAA found cracks in a key part of the plane’s frame and now requires regular inspections and fixes to keep everyone safe. These checks need to happen soon and keep happening to stop any problems before they start.
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Boeing 737 Classic Inspection Mandate
The FAA requires inspections of the frame inner chord and web at station (STA) 727 on all Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes. The rule mandates an inspection for any repair installed, repetitive inspections for any crack, and applicable on-condition corrective actions to address the reported cracks.
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