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AD FAA-2025-3985

Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the bear strap at the forward upper corner of the forward galley door cutout. This AD requires an inspection of the fuselage skin for existing repairs and applicable on- condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2025-3985

Document Number

2026-15936

Type

Rule

Publication Date

August 6, 2026

Effective Date

September 10, 2026

Affected Manufacturer

The Boeing Company

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2025-3985

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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