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FAA orders inspections of Boeing 737 fuselage areas after fatigue cracks reported near door cutouts

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The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive covering Boeing 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200 aircraft after reports of fatigue cracking near fuselage door cutouts. The directive adds a compliance requirement for operators and highlights continued attention to structural integrity across Boeing’s commercial fleet.

Discovered 2026-08-10T07:03:04.288963-07:00 | 2026-08-10T07:03:04.288963-07:00

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  • The directive creates a new inspection and compliance obligation for operators of the 737-8, 737-9 and 737-8200, with potential implications for maintenance planning and aircraft availability.
  • It adds to the FAA’s continuing focus on in-service structural findings, including recent inspections prompted by cracking in 747-8F fuselage structures.

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