Service Bulletin: Alert

Commercial
Airplanes
737
Service Bulletin
ALERT
Number: 737-53A1323
Original Issue: December 06, 2013
ATA System: 5311 5331 2158
SUBJECT: FUSELAGE - Frames - Cracking of Frames at STA 328 Between Stringers S-20R to
S-21R, STA 360 Between Stringers S-19R to S-21R, and STA 380 Between Stringers
S-18R to S-20R, and Missing Strap on Frame at STA 312 - Inspection, Modification,
and Repair
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Table of Contents
Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1. PLANNING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
A. Effectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1. Airplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. Spares Affected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
B. Concurrent Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
C. Reason . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
D. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
E. Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
F. Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
G. Manpower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
H. Weight and Balance Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
I. Electrical Load Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
J. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
1. Existing Data: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
2. Data Supplied with this Service Bulletin: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin: . . . . . . . . . . . 72
K. Publications Affected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
M. Software Accomplishment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
2. MATERIAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
A. Material - Price and Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
B. Industry Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
C. Parts Necessary for Each Airplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
1. Kits/Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3. Parts Modified and Reidentified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
A. GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
FIGURE 1: OPEN ACCESS [Group 2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
FIGURE 2: OPEN ACCESS [Group 6-7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
FIGURE 3: GENERAL VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 312 TO MAKE SURE STRAP IS
INSTALLED [Group 2-7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
FIGURE 4: DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 2-7] . . . . . . . . . . . 108
FIGURE 5: HFEC INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 2-7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
FIGURE 9: HFEC INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 360 [Group 2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
FIGURE 10: DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 380 [Group 2, 4] . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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FIGURE 11: HFEC INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 380 [Group 2, 4] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
FIGURE 12: DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 380 [Group 3, 5] . . . . . . . . . . . 153
FIGURE 13: HFEC INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 380 [Group 3, 5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
FIGURE 14: DETAILED AND EDDY CURRENT INSPECTIONS OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN [Group 2-3] . 163
FIGURE 15: DETAILED AND EDDY CURRENT INSPECTIONS OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN [Group 4-5] . 165
FIGURE 16: DETAILED AND EDDY CURRENT INSPECTIONS OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN [Group 6] . 167
FIGURE 17: PRE-MODIFICATION INSPECTION - TOOL HOLE - FRAME AT STA 360 [Group 2-5] . 169
FIGURE 18: MODIFICATION - TOOL HOLE - FRAME AT STA 360 [Group 2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
FIGURE 19: PRE-MODIFICATION INSPECTION - INSULATION BLANKET STUD HOLE - FRAME AT STA
360 [Group 2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
FIGURE 20: MODIFICATION - INSULATION BLANKET STUD HOLE - FRAME AT STA 360 [Group 2-5]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
FIGURE 21: PRE-MODIFICATION INSPECTION - END FASTENERS IN THE DOUBLER - FRAME AT STA
360 [Group 2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
FIGURE 22: MODIFICATION - END FASTENERS IN THE DOUBLER - FRAME AT STA 360 [Group 2-5]
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
FIGURE 23: PRE-REPAIR INSPECTION - REMOVAL OF PARTS AND INSPECTION OF FASTENER HOLES
- FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 2-7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
FIGURE 24: MAKE THE REPAIR PARTS - FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 2-6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
FIGURE 25: REPAIR - FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 2-6] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
FIGURE 26: MAKE THE REPAIR PARTS - FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
FIGURE 27: REPAIR - FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
FIGURE 28: POST-MODIFICATION DAMAGE TOLERANCE INSPECTION - FRAME AT STA 360 [Group
2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
FIGURE 29: POST-REPAIR DAMAGE TOLERANCE INSPECTION - FRAME AT STA 328 [Group 2-7] . 308
FIGURE 30: CLOSE ACCESS [Group 2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
FIGURE 31: CLOSE ACCESS [Group 6-7] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
APPENDIX A: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT COOLING PLENUM FOR ADDITIONAL
ACCESS [Group 2-5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318

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Commercial
Airplanes
737
Service Bulletin
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Number: 737-53A1323 Summary
ATA System: 5311 5331 2158
and Repair
THIS BULLETIN IS SENT TO THE OPERATORS OF RECORD OF THE AIRPLANES SHOWN IN PARAGRAPH
1.A., EFFECTIVITY. IF AN AIRPLANE HAS BEEN LEASED OR SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OPERATOR. IF APPLICABLE SPARES HAVE BEEN SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OWNER.
CONCURRENT REQUIREMENTS
None.
BACKGROUND
This service bulletin is sent to inspect frames at STA 328 between stringers S-20R to S-21R, STA 360 between
stringers S-19R to S-21R, and STA 380 between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking. Operators have sent
in reports of cracking in these frames. Also, this service bulletin inspects adjacent frames at STA 312 between
stringers S-19R to S-22R and STA 344 between stringers S-18R to S-22R. In addition, this service bulletin
inspects the frame at STA 312 for a missing strap adjacent to stringer S-22R. A missing strap can make the
frame crack. If cracks in the frames are not detected and repaired, they can grow until the frames sever. Continued
operation of the airplane with multiple adjacent severed frames can result in uncontrolled decompression of the
airplane, and also, the combination of a severed frame and fuselage skin chem mill cracks in this area can result
in uncontrolled decompression of the airplane.
Refer to Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1210 for reports of fuselage skin chem mill cracks.
Accomplishment of the inspections in this service bulletin will make sure that cracks in the frames at STA 328
between stringers S-20R to S-21R, STA 360 between stringers S-19R to S-21R, and STA 380 between stringer
S-18R to S-22R are found and repaired. Also, accomplishment of the inspections in this service bulletin will
make sure that cracks in adjacent frames at STA 312 between stringers S-19R to S-22R and STA 344 between
stringers S-19R to S-22R are found and repaired. If cracks in the frames are found and repaired, then the effect
of a severed frame can not interact with the effect of fuselage skin cracks. In addition, accomplishment of the
inspection in this service bulletin will ensure that the strap adjacent to stringer S-22R on the frame at STA 312
is installed.
One operator of a 737-300 airplane sent a report of a crack in the frame at STA 328 and a crack that severed
the frame at STA 360 on the right side of the same airplane with 59,756 flight cycles. The crack in the frame at
STA 328 was between stringers S-20R to S-21R. The crack length was not reported. The crack in the frame at
STA 360 was between stringers S-19R to S-20R. The frame web and the failsafe chord were completely severed.

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Operators of 737-200, 737-300, and 737-500 airplanes sent ten reports of cracks in the frame at STA 328
between stringers S-20R and S-21R on ten airplanes with 43,581 to 73,655 flight cycles. Cracks were in the
frame web at an open tool hole, in the frame web at the end fastener in the inner chord, and in the frame web
notch. The cracks were from 0.3 inch to 3.0 inches long.
Operators of 737-200 and 737-300 airplanes sent fourteen reports of cracks in the frame at STA 360 between
stringers S-19R and S-21R on fourteen airplanes with 42,183 to 66,588 flight cycles. Cracks were in the frame
web at an open tool hole, in the frame web at an insulation blanket stud hole, in the frame web at an end fastener
in the doubler, and in the inner flange at the end fastener in the doubler. The cracks were from 2.5 inches long
to cracks that severed the frame web and fail-safe chord.
An operator of a 737-300 airplane sent one report of three cracks in the frame at STA 380 between stringers
S-18R and S-20R on one airplane with 32,218 flight cycles. Cracks were in the frame inner flange at fasteners
common to the bulkhead support angle. One of the three cracks was also in the doubler. Crack lengths were
not reported.
An operator of a 737-400 airplane sent in one report of a strap that was not installed on the frame at STA 312
adjacent to stringer S-22R on one airplane with 24,037 flight cycles. Investigation of the drawings revealed that
this was an incorrect frame configuration and that the strap should have been installed. The incorrect frame
configuration was discovered during a repair of the STA 312 frame because of ground damage. There was no
report of cracks caused by the incorrect frame configuration.
Boeing Fleet Team Digest (FTD) 737 FTD 53-10001 is related to this service bulletin.
Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 737-SRP-53-0359 is related to this service bulletin.
The table below is provided to operators for planning purposes only. Refer to the applicable sections for more
information.
Planning Data Affected Reference

Spares Affected No Paragraph 1.A.2., Spares Affected
AD Related Yes Paragraph 1.E., Compliance
Weight and Balance Change Yes Paragraph 1.H., Weight and Balance Changes
Electrical Load Changed No Paragraph 1.I., Electrical Load Data
Publications Affected No Paragraph 1.K., Publications Affected
Airplane Flight Operations Affected (Flight Crew No Paragraph 1.K., Publications Affected
Operations Manual and/or FAA Approved Air-
plane Flight Manual)
Kits/Parts Required No Paragraph 2.C.1., Kits/Parts
Operator Supplied Material Yes Paragraph 2.C.2., Parts and Materials Supplied
by the Operator
Special Tooling Required No Paragraph 2.F., Special Tooling Necessary to
do this Service Bulletin

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ACTION
Group 1:
On Group 1 airplanes, contact Boeing to get instructions for the inspection and/or repair for this service bulletin,
and do the work instructed by Boeing.
Group 2-5:
On the frame at STA 312, do a general visual inspection of the frame to make sure that the strap adjacent to
stringer S-22R is installed. If the strap is installed, then no more work is necessary to make sure that the strap
is installed. If the strap is not installed, then before further flight, repair the frame at STA 312.
On the frame at STA 328, do a detailed inspection between stringers S-20R to S-21R for cracking or a severed
frame web. Do an open hole High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspection of a tool hole in the frame web
for cracking, a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web around the end fastener in the inner chord for cracking,
and a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web notch for cracking. If no crack is found, then continue to do
repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further flight, repair the frame. If a severed frame web is
found, then before further flight, repair the frame, do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 312 between
stringers S-19R to S-22R for cracking, do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344 between stringers S-18R
to S-22R for cracking, and do detailed and eddy current inspections of the fuselage skin for cracking. If no crack
is found, then no more work is necessary on the frame at STA 312, but continue to do repeat inspections of the
frame at STA 344. If any crack is found on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344, then before further
flight, repair the frame. If any crack is found in the fuselage skin, then before further flight, repair the skin. If you
do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections
of the frame at STA 328. Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of the repair of the frame at STA 328.
On the frame at STA 344, do a detailed inspection between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking. If no crack
is found, then continue to do repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further flight, repair the frame
at STA 344. If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin, and you do the
optional preventative modification to the frame at STA 360 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can
stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 344.
frame web. Do an open hole HFEC inspection of a tool hole in the frame web for cracking, an open hole HFEC
inspection of an insulation blanket stud hole in the frame web for cracking, a surface HFEC inspection of the
frame web around an end fastener in the doubler, and a surface HFEC inspection of the inner flange around
the end fastener in the doubler for cracking. If no crack is found, then continue to do repeat inspections. If any
crack is found, then before further flight, repair the frame at STA 360. If a severed frame web is found, then
before further flight, repair the frame at STA 360, do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344 between
is found, then continue to do repeat inspections on the frame at STA 344, and the frame at STA 380. If any
crack is found in the frame at STA 344, or on the frame at STA 380, then before further flight, repair the frame.
If any crack is found in the fuselage skin, then before further flight, repair the skin. If you do the optional
preventative modification to the frame at STA 360 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop
repeat inspections of the frame at STA 360. Do post-modification damage tolerance inspections of the modified
area of the frame at STA 360.
On the frame at STA 380, do a detailed inspection of the frame between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking
or a severed frame web. Do a surface HFEC inspection of the inner flange adjacent to fasteners common to the
bulkhead support angle in the frame at STA 380 for cracking. If no crack is found, then continue to do repeat
inspections. If any crack is found, then before further flight, repair the frame at STA 380. If a severed frame web
is found, then before further flight, repair the frame at STA 380 and inspect adjacent structure.

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On the fuselage skin adjacent to the frames at STA 328 and STA 360 inspected by this service bulletin, you can
do optional external detailed and eddy current inspections for cracking. If you do the optional inspections of the
fuselage skin, you can increase the repeat inspection intervals for the frames. If no crack is found in the fuselage
skin, then you must continue to do repeat inspections of the fuselage skin for cracking. If any crack is found,
then before further flight, repair the fuselage skin, do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 328 between
stringers S-20R to S-21R for cracking, and do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 360 between stringers
S-19R to S-21R for cracking. If any crack is found on the frame at STA 328, or on the frame at STA 360, then
before further flight, repair the frame. You must continue to do repeat inspections of the unrepaired area of the
fuselage skin for cracking. If you do a repair of the fuselage skin in accordance with this service bulletin, then
you can stop repeat inspections of the skin common to the repair. Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections
of the repair of the fuselage skin. If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service
bulletin, and you do the optional preventative modification to the frame at STA 360 in accordance with this
service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the fuselage skin in accordance with this service bulletin.
Refer to AMOC in Paragraph 1.F., Approval.
Group 6:
is found, then no more work is necessary on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344. If any crack is
found on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344, then before further flight, repair the frame. If any
crack is found in the fuselage skin, then before further flight, repair the skin. If you do the repair of the frame at
STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 328.
Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of the repair of the frame at STA 328.
On the fuselage skin adjacent to the frame at STA 328 inspected by this service bulletin, you can do optional
external detailed and eddy current inspections for cracking. If you do the optional inspections of the fuselage
skin, then you can increase the repeat inspection interval for the frame. If no crack is found in the fuselage skin,
then you must continue to do repeat inspections of the fuselage skin. If any crack is found, then before further
flight, repair the fuselage skin and do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 328 between stringers S-20R
to S-21R for cracking. If any crack is found on the frame at STA 328, then before further flight, repair the frame.
You must continue to do repeat inspections of the unrepaired area of the fuselage skin for cracking. If you do
skin repairs in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the skin common
to the repair. Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of the repair of the fuselage skin. If you do the repair
of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the
fuselage skin in accordance with this service bulletin. Refer to AMOC in Paragraph 1.F., Approval.
Group 7:

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stringers S-19R to S-22R for cracking, and do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344 between stringers
S-18R to S-22R for cracking. If no crack is found, then no more work is necessary on the frame at STA 312, or
on the frame at STA 344. If any crack is found on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344, then before
further flight, repair the frame. If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin,
then you can stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 328. Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of
the repair of the frame at STA 328.
EFFECTIVITY
737-100/200/200C/300/400/500 Airplanes. Refer to Paragraph1.A.1., Airplanes for the list of affected airplanes.
COMPLIANCE
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will possibly release an Airworthiness Directive related to this service
bulletin. The Airworthiness Directive will make the compliance tasks and times given in this service bulletin
mandatory.
Refer to Paragraph 1.E., Compliance.
INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION
Boeing warranty remedies are not available for the configuration changes or inspection and/or modification
procedures given in this service bulletin.
MANPOWER
Refer to Paragraph 1.G., Manpower.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Operator Supplied Parts/Materials.
Refer to Paragraph 2.A., Material - Price and Availability.

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737-53A1323
Commercial
Airplanes
737
Service Bulletin
ALERT
Number: 737-53A1323
ATA System: 5311 5331 2158
and Repair
THIS BULLETIN IS SENT TO THE OPERATORS OF RECORD OF THE AIRPLANES SHOWN IN PARAGRAPH
1.A., EFFECTIVITY. IF AN AIRPLANE HAS BEEN LEASED OR SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OPERATOR. IF APPLICABLE SPARES HAVE BEEN SOLD, SEND THIS SERVICE BULLETIN TO
THE NEW OWNER.
1. PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity
1. Airplanes
GROUP CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
1 - 737-100/200/200C airplanes, line numbers 1 to 291.
2 - 737-200/300/400 airplanes, between line numbers 292 and 1922.

These airplanes have the same skin panel configuration in the
inspection area as Group 3 airplanes, but do not have a hole for the
pitot line in the STA 380 frame.
3 - 737-500 airplanes, between line numbers 1718 and 1921. These

airplanes have the same skin panel configuration in the inspection
area as Group 2 airplanes, but do have a hole for the pitot line in the
STA 380 frame.
4 - 737-300/400 airplanes, between line numbers 1924 and 2565. These

area as Group 5 airplanes, but do not have a hole for the pitot line
in the STA 380 frame.

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GROUP CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
5 - 737-500 airplanes, between line numbers 1923 and 2553. These

area as Group 4 airplanes, but do have a hole for the pitot line in the
STA 380 frame.
6 - 737-200C airplanes, between line numbers 294 and 1113.
7 - 737-300/400/500 airplanes, line numbers 2566 to 3132.
Airplane Models:
737-100, 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500
Variable Number Group

PA001 - PA022 1
PA099 1
PA231 - PA232 1
PC001 - PC005 1
PG001 - PG075 1
PG199 1
PG201 - PG230 1
PG251 - PG255 1
PG271 - PG279 1
PG301 - PG314 1
PG331 - PG332 1
PG351 - PG356 1
PG375 1
PG401 - PG403 1
PG431 - PG442 1
PG471 - PG475 1
PG501 - PG505 1
PG571 - PG583 1
PG584 - PG586 2
PG621 - PG630 1
PG651 - PG652 1
PG701 - PG705 1

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PH001 2
PH011 - PH013 2
PH021 - PH024 2
PH701 - PH715 1
PH731 - PH732 1
PH741 - PH742 1
PH743 2
PJ001 - PJ002 1
PJ003 - PJ009 2
PJ031 - PJ032 1
PJ071 - PJ072 1
PJ101 - PJ104 1
PJ105 - PJ119 2
PJ201 - PJ219 2
PJ301 - PJ302 4
PJ551 - PJ552 4
PJ553 - PJ561 7
PJ601 - PJ615 7
PJ811 7
PJ816 - PJ817 7
PK026 - PK029 2
PK041 - PK053 2
PK061 - PK070 2
PK081 - PK082 2
PK091 - PK099 2
PK101 - PK103 2
PK111 - PK120 2
PK141 - PK146 2
PK201 - PK204 2
PK211 - PK223 2
PK231 - PK241 2
PK251 - PK258 2
PK271 - PK274 2

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PK281 - PK289 2
PK291 2
PK301 - PK318 2
PK341 2
PK351 - PK361 2
PK391 2
PK431 - PK433 2
PK451 - PK452 2
PK461 - PK469 2
PK495 2
PK501 - PK504 2
PK511 - PK515 2
PK519 2
PK521 - PK528 2
PK541 - PK565 2
PK581 2
PK591 - PK599 2
PK601 - PK617 2
PK621 - PK637 2
PK641 - PK642 2
PK661 - PK666 2
PK671 - PK681 2
PK691 - PK697 2
PK711 - PK716 2
PK731 - PK765 2
PK771 - PK779 2
PK801 - PK804 2
PK819 - PK827 2
PK830 2
PK861 - PK863 2
PK871 - PK874 2
PK881 - PK884 2
PK901 - PK938 2

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PK971 - PK974 2
PL001 - PL028 2
PL061 2
PL081 2
PL101 - PL113 2
PL151 2
PL171 - PL172 2
PL201 - PL203 2
PL221 2
PL401 - PL417 2
PL421 2
PL441 2
PL451 - PL456 2
PL471 2
PL491 2
PL501 - PL506 2
PL551 - PL562 2
PL581 2
PL601 - PL603 2
PL611 2
PL621 - PL626 2
PL631 - PL632 2
PL711 - PL712 1
PL716 1
PL717 - PL747 2
PL756 2
PL758 2
PL761 - PL770 2
PL781 - PL788 2
PL793 2
PL801 - PL803 1
PM001 - PM006 2
PM016 - PM017 2

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PM021 - PM023 2
PM051 - PM066 2
PM101 - PM119 2
PM141 - PM142 2
PM171 2
PM181 2
PM251 - PM255 2
PM281 - PM283 2
PM381 - PM392 2
PM393 - PM399 4
PM401 - PM417 4
PM541 - PM547 4
PM548 - PM550 7
PM551 - PM564 4
PN001 - PN002 2
PN021 - PN043 2
PN081 - PN086 2
PN101 - PN117 2
PN131 - PN163 2
PN401 - PN420 2
PN431 - PN433 2
PN451 - PN456 2
PN471 - PN474 2
PN481 2
PN491 - PN493 2
PN501 - PN502 2
PN511 - PN512 2
PN521 2
PP001 - PP054 2
PP101 - PP148 2
PP149 - PP160 4
PP161 - PP169 2
PP181 - PP199 2

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PP201 - PP205 2
PP221 2
PP231 - PP243 2
PP281 - PP286 2
PP301 - PP305 2
PP351 - PP353 2
PP376 - PP384 2
PP391 - PP393 2
PP401 - PP440 2
PP471 - PP475 2
PP501 - PP510 2
PP511 - PP517 4
PP518 - PP520 7
PP521 - PP522 2
PP631 - PP634 2
PP651 - PP652 2
PP671 - PP699 2
PP701 - PP733 2
PP771 - PP779 2
PP801 - PP808 2
PP821 - PP827 2
PP831 - PP848 2
PP851 - PP852 2
PP861 - PP873 2
PP874 - PP875 4
PP876 - PP877 7
PP891 - PP899 2
PP901 - PP924 2
PP925 - PP930 4
PP931 - PP936 2
PP946 - PP948 2
PP951 - PP952 2
PP961 - PP967 2

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PP981 - PP987 2
PP988 - PP990 4
PP991 2
PP993 2
PQ001 - PQ016 2
PQ026 - PQ041 2
PQ051 - PQ073 2
PQ074 - PQ085 4
PQ086 - PQ092 2
PQ101 - PQ198 2
PQ199 4
PQ201 - PQ202 4
PQ221 - PQ229 2
PQ230 4
PQ231 - PQ236 2
PQ237 4
PQ241 - PQ243 2
PQ251 - PQ255 2
PQ256 - PQ267 4
PQ281 - PQ286 2
PQ287 - PQ296 4
PQ297 - PQ299 7
PQ301 - PQ305 2
PQ306 - PQ307 4
PQ331 - PQ332 2
PQ341 - PQ344 4
PQ345 - PQ348 7
PQ361 - PQ369 4
PQ370 - PQ373 7
PQ391 - PQ395 7
PQ401 - PQ408 4
PQ409 - PQ410 7
PQ411 - PQ413 4

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PQ414 - PQ418 7
PQ421 4
PQ431 - PQ438 7
PQ447 - PQ448 7
PQ451 7
PQ454 7
PQ471 - PQ473 4
PQ474 - PQ475 7
PQ479 - PQ481 4
PQ486 - PQ487 4
PQ491 - PQ493 4
PQ771 4
PQ772 7
PQ791 - PQ793 4
PQ801 - PQ805 4
PQ931 - PQ932 4
PQ933 - PQ935 7
PQ951 7
PQ971 - PQ997 7
PR001 - PR017 7
PR021 - PR034 7
PR041 - PR045 7
PR061 - PR072 7
PR077 - PR082 7
PR091 - PR092 7
PR096 7
PR101 7
PR121 - PR122 7
PR131 - PR132 7
PR141 - PR143 7
PR161 - PR172 7
PR181 7
PS601 - PS616 4

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PS617 - PS630 7
PS631 4
PS636 - PS638 4
PS641 - PS642 2
PS643 - PS644 4
PS651 - PS657 4
PS666 - PS668 2
PS669 4
PS691 - PS692 4
PS701 - PS703 4
PS704 - PS706 7
PS751 - PS762 4
PS763 - PS799 7
PS811 7
PS836 - PS837 7
PS841 - PS846 7
PS851 - PS852 7
PS856 7
PS861 - PS863 7
PS866 - PS868 7
PS871 - PS874 7
PS896 - PS897 7
PS901 - PS941 7
PS956 - PS957 7
PS961 - PS963 7
PS971 - PS978 7
PT001 - PT011 5
PT012 - PT015 7
PT021 - PT023 3
PT024 - PT028 5
PT029 - PT031 7
PT041 - PT064 5
PT101 3

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PT102 - PT105 5
PT121 - PT123 3
PT124 - PT125 5
PT126 - PT138 7
PT146 3
PT147 - PT148 5
PT161 - PT170 5
PT181 - PT182 3
PT183 - PT187 5
PT188 7
PT211 - PT214 3
PT215 - PT220 5
PT295 3
PT301 - PT306 5
PT307 - PT309 7
PT331 - PT360 5
PT381 - PT399 5
PT401 - PT438 5
PT501 - PT512 5
PT513 - PT517 7
PT561 - PT565 5
PT581 - PT584 5
PT585 - PT586 7
PT611 - PT621 5
PT641 - PT642 5
PT643 - PT644 7
PT651 - PT655 5
PT656 7
PT671 - PT672 5
PT681 - PT685 7
PT701 - PT703 5
PT716 - PT717 7
PT721 - PT725 7

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PT801 - PT834 7
PT851 - PT854 7
PT871 - PT886 7
PT901 - PT930 7
PT971 - PT973 7
PT981 - PT985 7
PT996 7
PU001 - PU007 3
PU008 - PU025 5
PU301 7
PU311 - PU313 7
PV001 - PV040 2
PV041 - PV055 4
PV201 - PV203 4
PV204 - PV209 7
PV226 - PV229 7
PV231 - PV237 4
PV271 - PV272 4
PV281 - PV283 4
PV284 - PV287 7
PV296 7
PV301 - PV302 7
PV351 7
PV356 - PV357 7
PW001 - PW036 2
PW037 - PW050 4
PW051 2
PW052 - PW054 4
PW061 - PW063 2
PW064 - PW068 4
PW072 4
PW086 - PW088 7
PW091 - PW093 2

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PW094 4
PW101 - PW102 4
PW106 4
PW111 - PW117 2
PW118 - PW120 4
PW156 - PW157 4
PW161 - PW162 2
PW163 - PW167 4
PW168 - PW171 7
PW201 - PW245 4
PW246 - PW252 7
PW261 4
PW262 - PW264 7
PW265 - PW268 4
PW271 - PW276 7
PW278 4
PW281 - PW284 4
PW285 - PW292 7
PW293 4
PW296 4
PW301 - PW327 4
PW401 - PW408 7
PW411 - PW418 7
PW421 - PW424 7
PW431 - PW435 7
PW441 - PW450 7
PW461 - PW467 4
PW501 - PW503 2
PW504 4
PW511 - PW518 2
PW519 - PW520 4
PW521 - PW522 7
PW524 - PW525 7

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PW526 4
PW527 - PW530 7
PW531 - PW535 2
PW536 - PW546 4
PW547 - PW550 7
PW556 - PW557 4
PW561 - PW563 2
PW564 4
PW571 - PW573 2
PW574 - PW576 4
PW591 - PW594 2
PW595 - PW596 4
PW611 - PW615 2
PW616 - PW620 4
PW621 - PW622 7
PW631 - PW632 2
PW633 - PW634 4
PW635 - PW637 7
PW661 2
PW662 4
PW681 - PW683 4
PW701 - PW702 4
PW711 - PW717 4
PW741 - PW742 4
PW761 4
PW771 4
PW831 7
PW851 - PW856 7
PX071 1
PX701 1
PY001 - PY008 1
PY021 1
PY022 6

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PY031 1
PY036 - PY037 6
PY046 - PY048 6
PY051 - PY053 6
PY056 - PY057 6
PY101 - PY103 6
PY111 - PY113 6
PY131 - PY135 6
PY141 - PY143 6
PY151 - PY154 6
PY156 - PY157 6
PY161 - PY162 6
PY166 6
PY191 6
PY201 6
PY221 - PY222 6
PY231 6
PY241 - PY244 6
PY270 - PY275 6
PY281 6
PY286 6
PY301 - PY304 1
PY321 - PY323 1
PY341 - PY346 1
PY361 - PY362 1
PY381 1
PY401 6
PY409 - PY411 6
PY421 - PY422 6
PY441 6
PY451 6
PY461 - PY463 6
PY591 - PY595 6

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PY611 - PY612 6
PY621 6
PY631 6
PY651 6
PY671 - PY672 6
PY721 6
PY741 6
2. Spares Affected
None.
B. Concurrent Requirements
None.
C. Reason
This service bulletin is sent to inspect frames at STA 328 between stringers S-20R to S-21R, STA 360
between stringers S-19R to S-21R, and STA 380 between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking.
Operators have sent in reports of cracking in these frames. Also, this service bulletin inspects adjacent
frames at STA 312 between stringers S-19R to S-22R and STA 344 between stringers S-18R to S-22R.
In addition, this service bulletin inspects the frame at STA 312 for a missing strap adjacent to stringer
S-22R. A missing strap can make the frame crack. If cracks in the frames are not detected and repaired,
they can grow until the frames sever. Continued operation of the airplane with multiple adjacent severed
frames can result in uncontrolled decompression of the airplane, and also, the combination of a severed
frame and fuselage skin chem mill cracks in this area can result in uncontrolled decompression of the
airplane.
Refer to Boeing Service Bulletin 737-53A1210 for reports of fuselage skin chem mill cracks.
Accomplishment of the inspections in this service bulletin will make sure that cracks in the frames at
STA 328 between stringers S-20R to S-21R, STA 360 between stringers S-19R to S-21R, and STA
380 between stringer S-18R to S-22R are found and repaired. Also, accomplishment of the inspections
in this service bulletin will make sure that cracks in adjacent frames at STA 312 between stringers
S-19R to S-22R and STA 344 between stringers S-19R to S-22R are found and repaired. If cracks in
the frames are found and repaired, then the effect of a severed frame can not interact with the effect
of fuselage skin cracks. In addition, accomplishment of the inspection in this service bulletin will ensure
that the strap adjacent to stringer S-22R on the frame at STA 312 is installed.
One operator of a 737-300 airplane sent a report of a crack in the frame at STA 328 and a crack that
severed the frame at STA 360 on the right side of the same airplane with 59,756 flight cycles. The
crack in the frame at STA 328 was between stringers S-20R to S-21R. The crack length was not
reported. The crack in the frame at STA 360 was between stringers S-19R to S-20R. The frame web
and the failsafe chord were completely severed.

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Operators of 737-200, 737-300, and 737-500 airplanes sent ten reports of cracks in the frame at STA
328 between stringers S-20R and S-21R on ten airplanes with 43,581 to 73,655 flight cycles. Cracks
were in the frame web at an open tool hole, in the frame web at the end fastener in the inner chord,
and in the frame web notch. The cracks were from 0.3 inch to 3.0 inches long.
Operators of 737-200 and 737-300 airplanes sent fourteen reports of cracks in the frame at STA 360
between stringers S-19R and S-21R on fourteen airplanes with 42,183 to 66,588 flight cycles. Cracks
were in the frame web at an open tool hole, in the frame web at an insulation blanket stud hole, in the
frame web at an end fastener in the doubler, and in the inner flange at the end fastener in the doubler.
The cracks were from 2.5 inches long to cracks that severed the frame web and fail-safe chord.
An operator of a 737-300 airplane sent one report of three cracks in the frame at STA 380 between
stringers S-18R and S-20R on one airplane with 32,218 flight cycles. Cracks were in the frame inner
flange at fasteners common to the bulkhead support angle. One of the three cracks was also in the
doubler. Crack lengths were not reported.
An operator of a 737-400 airplane sent in one report of a strap that was not installed on the frame at
STA 312 adjacent to stringer S-22R on one airplane with 24,037 flight cycles. Investigation of the
drawings revealed that this was an incorrect frame configuration and that the strap should have been
installed. The incorrect frame configuration was discovered during a repair of the STA 312 frame
because of ground damage. There was no report of cracks caused by the incorrect frame configuration.
Boeing Fleet Team Digest (FTD) 737 FTD 53-10001 is related to this service bulletin.
Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 737-SRP-53-0359 is related to this service bulletin.
D. Description
Group 1:
On Group 1 airplanes, contact Boeing to get instructions for the inspection and/or repair for this service
bulletin, and do the work instructed by Boeing.
Group 2-5:
On the frame at STA 312, do a general visual inspection of the frame to make sure that the strap
adjacent to stringer S-22R is installed. If the strap is installed, then no more work is necessary to make
sure that the strap is installed. If the strap is not installed, then before further flight, repair the frame at
STA 312.
On the frame at STA 328, do a detailed inspection between stringers S-20R to S-21R for cracking or
a severed frame web. Do an open hole High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspection of a tool hole
in the frame web for cracking, a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web around the end fastener in
the inner chord for cracking, and a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web notch for cracking. If no
crack is found, then continue to do repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further flight,
repair the frame. If a severed frame web is found, then before further flight, repair the frame, do a
detailed inspection of the frame at STA 312 between stringers S-19R to S-22R for cracking, do a
detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344 between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking, and do
detailed and eddy current inspections of the fuselage skin for cracking. If no crack is found, then no
more work is necessary on the frame at STA 312, but continue to do repeat inspections of the frame
at STA 344. If any crack is found on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344, then before
further flight, repair the frame. If any crack is found in the fuselage skin, then before further flight, repair
the skin. If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you
can stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 328. Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of
the repair of the frame at STA 328.

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On the frame at STA 344, do a detailed inspection between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking. If
no crack is found, then continue to do repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further
flight, repair the frame at STA 344. If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this
service bulletin, and you do the optional preventative modification to the frame at STA 360 in accordance
with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 344.
a severed frame web. Do an open hole HFEC inspection of a tool hole in the frame web for cracking,
an open hole HFEC inspection of an insulation blanket stud hole in the frame web for cracking, a surface
HFEC inspection of the frame web around an end fastener in the doubler, and a surface HFEC inspection
of the inner flange around the end fastener in the doubler for cracking. If no crack is found, then continue
to do repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further flight, repair the frame at STA 360.
If a severed frame web is found, then before further flight, repair the frame at STA 360, do a detailed
inspection of the frame at STA 344 between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking, do a detailed
inspection of the frame at STA 380 between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking, and do detailed
and eddy current inspections of the fuselage skin for cracking. If no crack is found, then continue to do
repeat inspections on the frame at STA 344, and the frame at STA 380. If any crack is found in the
frame at STA 344, or on the frame at STA 380, then before further flight, repair the frame. If any crack
is found in the fuselage skin, then before further flight, repair the skin. If you do the optional preventative
modification to the frame at STA 360 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat
inspections of the frame at STA 360. Do post-modification damage tolerance inspections of the modified
area of the frame at STA 360.
On the frame at STA 380, do a detailed inspection of the frame between stringers S-18R to S-22R for
cracking or a severed frame web. Do a surface HFEC inspection of the inner flange adjacent to fasteners
common to the bulkhead support angle in the frame at STA 380 for cracking. If no crack is found, then
continue to do repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further flight, repair the frame at
STA 380. If a severed frame web is found, then before further flight, repair the frame at STA 380 and
inspect adjacent structure.
On the fuselage skin adjacent to the frames at STA 328 and STA 360 inspected by this service bulletin,
you can do optional external detailed and eddy current inspections for cracking. If you do the optional
inspections of the fuselage skin, you can increase the repeat inspection intervals for the frames. If no
crack is found in the fuselage skin, then you must continue to do repeat inspections of the fuselage
skin for cracking. If any crack is found, then before further flight, repair the fuselage skin, do a detailed
inspection of the frame at STA 328 between stringers S-20R to S-21R for cracking, and do a detailed
inspection of the frame at STA 360 between stringers S-19R to S-21R for cracking. If any crack is found
on the frame at STA 328, or on the frame at STA 360, then before further flight, repair the frame. You
must continue to do repeat inspections of the unrepaired area of the fuselage skin for cracking. If you
do a repair of the fuselage skin in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat
inspections of the skin common to the repair. Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of the repair
of the fuselage skin. If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin,
and you do the optional preventative modification to the frame at STA 360 in accordance with this
service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the fuselage skin in accordance with this
service bulletin. Refer to AMOC in Paragraph 1.F., Approval.
Group 6:
STA 312.

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a severed frame web. Do an open hole High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspection of a tool hole
in the frame web for cracking, a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web around the end fastener in
the inner chord for cracking, and a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web notch for cracking. If no
crack is found, then continue to do repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further flight,
repair the frame. If a severed frame web is found, then before further flight, repair the frame, do a
detailed inspection of the frame at STA 312 between stringers S-19R to S-22R for cracking, do a
detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344 between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking, and do
detailed and eddy current inspections of the fuselage skin for cracking. If no crack is found, then no
more work is necessary on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344. If any crack is found on
the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344, then before further flight, repair the frame. If any
crack is found in the fuselage skin, then before further flight, repair the skin. If you do the repair of the
frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the
frame at STA 328. Do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of the repair of the frame at STA 328.
On the fuselage skin adjacent to the frame at STA 328 inspected by this service bulletin, you can do
optional external detailed and eddy current inspections for cracking. If you do the optional inspections
of the fuselage skin, then you can increase the repeat inspection interval for the frame. If no crack is
found in the fuselage skin, then you must continue to do repeat inspections of the fuselage skin. If any
crack is found, then before further flight, repair the fuselage skin and do a detailed inspection of the
frame at STA 328 between stringers S-20R to S-21R for cracking. If any crack is found on the frame
at STA 328, then before further flight, repair the frame. You must continue to do repeat inspections of
the unrepaired area of the fuselage skin for cracking. If you do skin repairs in accordance with this
service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the skin common to the repair. Do post-repair
damage tolerance inspections of the repair of the fuselage skin. If you do the repair of the frame at
STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin, then you can stop repeat inspections of the fuselage
skin in accordance with this service bulletin. Refer to AMOC in Paragraph 1.F., Approval.
Group 7:
STA 312.
a severed frame web. Do an open hole High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) inspection of an tool
hole in the frame web for cracking, a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web around the end fastener
in the inner chord for cracking, and a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web notch for cracking. If
no crack is found, then continue to do repeat inspections. If any crack is found, then before further
flight, repair the frame. If a severed frame web is found, then before further flight, repair the frame, do
a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 312 between stringers S-19R to S-22R for cracking, and do
a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344 between stringers S-18R to S-22R for cracking. If no
crack is found, then no more work is necessary on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344.
If any crack is found on the frame at STA 312, or on the frame at STA 344, then before further flight,
repair the frame. If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with this service bulletin,
then you can stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 328. Do post-repair damage tolerance
inspections of the repair of the frame at STA 328.
The work in this service bulletin is done in the maintenance zone(s) given below.

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Group 1:
Affected Maintenance Zones

Model Zone
737-100, 737-200, 737-200C 2-5, 2-8
Group 2:

Model Zone
737-200 2-5, 2-8
Group 2, 4:

Model Zone
737-300, 737-400 205, 208
Group 3, 5:

Model Zone
737-500 205, 208
Group 6:

Model Zone
737-200C 2-5
Group 7:

Model Zone
737-300, 737-400, 737-500 205
E. Compliance
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will possibly release an Airworthiness Directive related to
this service bulletin. The Airworthiness Directive will make the compliance tasks and times given in this
service bulletin mandatory.
Do the required actions in accordance with Paragraph 3. Accomplishment Instructions.

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Group 1:
Table 1: Inspection and/or Repair for Group 1 Airplanes.
Condition Action Compliance Time (Whichever Repeat Interval

Occurs Later) (Not to Exceed)
All Airplanes. Contact Boeing to get in- Before 20,000 Within 1,250 -
structions for the inspec- total flight cy- flight cycles af-
tion and/or repair for this cles. ter the original
service bulletin, and do issue date of
the work instructed by this service bul-
Boeing. letin.
Group 2-6:
Table 2: Inspection of the Frame at STA 312 to Make Sure Strap is Installed
Condition Action Compliance Time (Whichever Repeat Inter-

Occurs Later ) val (Not to
Exceed)
All airplanes. Do a general visual inspection of Before 20,000 Within 2,200 -
the frame at STA 312 to make total flight cy- flight cycles af-
sure that the strap adjacent to cles. ter the original
stringer S-22R is installed in accor- issue date of
dance with Accomplishment In- this Service
structions 3.B.3. Bulletin.
The strap adjacent to Contact Boeing to get instructions Before further flight -
stringer S-22R is not in- for the repair for this service bul-
stalled. letin, and do the work instructed
by Boeing.
Group 7:
Table 3: Inspection of the Frame at STA 312 to Make Sure Strap is Installed

Exceed)
All airplanes. Do a general visual inspection of Before 30,000 Within 4,500 -
the frame at STA 312 to make total flight cy- flight cycles af-
sure that the strap adjacent to cles. ter the original
stringer S-22R is installed in accor- issue date of
dance with Accomplishment In- this Service
structions 3.B.3. Bulletin.
The strap adjacent to Contact Boeing to get instructions Before further flight -
stringer S-22R is not in- for the repair for this service bul-
stalled. letin, and do the work instructed
by Boeing.

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Group 2-5:
Table 4: Inspections of the Frame at STA 328 for Cracking and Optional Inspections of the Adjacent
Fuselage Skin for Cracking

Exceed)
Airplanes that have less Do detailed and eddy current in- Before 20,000 Within 2,200 4,500 flight
than 28,300 total flight cy- spections of the frame at STA 328 total airplane flight cycles af- cycles until
cles at the original issue for cracking or a severed frame flight cycles. ter the original Option 1 or
date of this Service Bulletin. web in accordance with Accom- issue date of Option 2 is
plishment Instructions 3.B.3. this Service started. (a)
Bulletin.
And do one of the options that - -
follow:
OPTION 1: (b)
Do detailed and eddy current in- Before 35,000 - 2,200 flight
spections of the frame at STA 328 total flight cy- cycles (a)
for cracking or a severed frame cles but not to
web in accordance with Accom- exceed 4,500
plishment Instructions 3.B.3. flight cycles
from the last in-
spection.
OPTION 2: (b) (c)
from the last in-
spection.
Do external detailed and eddy Before 35,000 - 1,250 flight
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- cycles. (d)
skin for cracking in accordance cles but not to (e)
with Accomplishment Instructions exceed 4,500
3.B.4. flight cycles
from the last in-
spection. (d)

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Airplanes that have 28,300 Do one of the options that follow: - -
total flight cycles or more
OPTION 1: (b)
but less than 32,800 total
flight cycles at the original Do detailed and eddy current in- - Within 2,200 2,200 flight
issue date of this Service spections of the frame at STA 328 flight cycles af- cycles (a)
Bulletin. for cracking or a severed frame ter the original
web in accordance with Accom- issue date of
plishment Instructions 3.B.3. this Service
Bulletin.
OPTION 2: (b) (c)
Do detailed and eddy current in- - Within 4,500 4,500 flight
spections of the frame at STA 328 flight cycles af- cycles (a)
for cracking or a severed frame ter the original
Bulletin.
Do external detailed and eddy - Within 2,200 1,250 flight
current inspections of the fuselage flight cycles af- cycles. (d)
skin for cracking in accordance ter the original (e)
with Accomplishment Instructions issue date of
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (d)

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total flight cycles or more at
OPTION 1: (b)
the original issue date of
this Service Bulletin. Do detailed and eddy current in- Before 35,000 Within 1,250 2,200 flight
spections of the frame at STA 328 total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles (a)
for cracking or a severed frame cles. ter the original
Bulletin.
OPTION 2: (b) (c)
Do detailed and eddy current in- Before 35,000 Within 1,250 4,500 flight
Bulletin.
Do external detailed and eddy Before 35,000 Within 1,250 1,250 flight
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles. (d)
skin for cracking in accordance cles. (d) ter the original (e)
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (d)
Any crack is found in the Do the repair of the frame at STA Before further flight. -
frame web at the tool hole, 328 in accordance with Accom-
in the frame web at the end plishment Instruction 3.B.6.
fastener in the inner chord,
or in the frame web at the
frame web notch during in-
spections of the frame at
STA 328.
Any other crack is found Contact Boeing to get instructions Before further flight. -
during inspections of the for the repair for this service bul-
frame at STA 328. letin, and do the work instructed
by Boeing.

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Exceed)
A severed frame web is Contact Boeing to get instructions Before further flight. -
found during inspections of for the repair for this service bul-
the frame at STA 328 and letin, and do the work instructed
you did not do inspections by Boeing.
of the fuselage skin at the -
time that you found the Do a detailed inspection of the
severed frame web. adjacent frame at STA 312 for
cracking in accordance with Ac-
complishment Instruction 3.B.3.
-
Do a detailed inspection of the
adjacent frame at STA 344 for
complishment Instruction 3.B.3
-
Do external detailed and eddy
current inspections of the fuselage
skin for cracking in accordance
with Accomplishment Instruction
3.B.4.
you did do inspections of by Boeing.
the fuselage skin at the time -
that you found the severed Do a detailed inspection of the
frame web. adjacent frame at STA 312 for
-
Any crack is found during Contact Boeing to get instructions Before further flight -
inspection of the frame at for the repair for this service bul-
STA 312. letin, and do the work instructed
by Boeing.
by Boeing.

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Group 2-5:

Exceed)
Any crack is found during Repair the fuselage skin in accor- Before further flight. -
inspections of the fuselage dance with Accomplishment In-
skin and you did not do instructions 3.B.7.
spections of the frame at -
STA 328 and the frame at Do detailed and eddy current in-
STA 360 at the time that spections of the frame at STA 328
you found the crack in the for cracking or a severed frame
fuselage skin. web in accordance with Accom-
plishment Instruction 3.B.3. Do the
actions in accordance with Para-
graph 1.E., Compliance, Table 4
for the conditions found.
-
Do detailed and eddy current in-
spections of the frame at STA 360
for cracking or a severed frame
web in accordance with Accom-
skin and you did do inspec- structions 3.B.7.
tions of the frame at STA
328 and the frame at STA
360 at the time that you
found the crack in the fuse-
lage skin.
(a) If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 3.B.6., then
you can stop repeat inspections of the frame. You can do the repair of the frame at STA 328 as an optional
preventative modification in accordance with Accomplishment Instruction 3.B.6.

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(b) It is acceptable to change inspection procedures from Option 1 to Option 2 or from Option 2 to Option 1
if you do as follows:
1 - If the inspection procedure is being changed from Option 1 to Option 2, then the first Option 2 inspections
(external skin and internal frame) must be done within 2,200 flight cycles after the most recent Option 1
inspection. The Option 2 repeat inspections that follow must be done at the Option 2 repeat intervals in
accordance with Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 4.
2 - If the inspection procedure is being changed from Option 2 to Option 1, then the first Option 1 inspection
must be done within 1,250 flight cycles after the most recent Option 2 inspection (external skin or internal
frame). The Option 1 repeat inspections that follow must be done at the Option 1 repeat intervals in accor-
dance with Paragraph 1.E., Compliance, Table 4.
(c) It is recommended that actions in Option 2 on the frames at STA 328 and STA 344 are done concurrently.
(d) It is not necessary to inspect the area under an external fuselage skin repair that is installed in accordance
with Accomplishment Instruction 3.B.4. If the repair is not installed in accordance with Accomplishment
Instruction 3.B.4, then do an internal inspection of the area under the external fuselage skin repair in ac-
cordance with Accomplishment Instruction 3.B.4.
(e) If you do both of the actions that follow, then you can stop repeat inspections of the fuselage skin in accor-
dance with this service bulletin:
1 - Do the optional preventative modification of the frame at STA 360 in accordance with Accomplishment
Instructions 3.B.5.
2 - Do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 3.B.6.

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Exceed)
Bulletin.
follow:
OPTION 1: (b)
from the last in-
spection.
OPTION 2: (b)
from the last in-
spection.
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- cycles. (c)
skin for cracking in accordance cles but not to (d)
from the last in-
spection. (c)

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Exceed)
OPTION 1: (b)
Bulletin.
OPTION 2: (b)
Bulletin.
current inspections of the fuselage flight cycles af- cycles. (c)
skin for cracking in accordance ter the original (d)
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (c)

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Exceed)
OPTION 1: (b)
Bulletin.
OPTION 2: (b)
Bulletin.
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles. (c)
skin for cracking in accordance cles. (c) ter the original (d)
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (c)
STA 328.
by Boeing.

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Group 6:

Exceed)
-
-
3.B.4.
-
by Boeing.
by Boeing.

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Exceed)
STA 328 at the time that Do detailed and eddy current in-
you found the crack in the spections of the frame at STA 328
fuselage skin. for cracking or a severed frame
lage skin.
you can stop repeat inspections of the frame. You can do the repair of the frame at STA 328 as an optional
preventative modification in accordance with Accomplishment Instruction 3.B.6.
(c) It is not necessary to inspect the area under an external fuselage skin repair that is installed in accordance
(d) If you do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 3.B.6., then
you can stop repeat inspections of the fuselage skin in accordance with this service bulletin.

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Table 6: Inspections of the Frame at STA 328 for Cracking

Exceed)
All airplanes. Do detailed and eddy current in- Before 30,000 Within 4,500 19,000 flight
Bulletin.
STA 328.
by Boeing.
found in the frame web dur- for the repair for this service bul-
ing inspections of the frame letin, and do the work instructed
at STA 328. by Boeing.
-
-
by Boeing.
by Boeing.

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Group 7:

Exceed)
you can stop repeat inspections. You can do the repair of the frame at STA 328 as an optional preventative
modification in accordance with Accomplishment Instruction 3.B.6.

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Group 2-5:

Exceed)
Airplanes that have less Do detailed inspection of the Before 20,000 Within 2,200 4,500 flight
than 28,300 total flight cy- frame at STA 344 for cracking in total airplane flight cycles af- cycles until
cles at the original issue accordance with Accomplishment flight cycles. ter the original Option 1 or
date of this Service Bulletin. Instructions 3.B.3. issue date of Option 2 is
this Service started. (a)
Bulletin.
follow:
OPTION 1: (b)
Do detailed inspection of the Before 35,000 - 2,200 flight
frame at STA 344 for cracking in total flight cy- cycles (a)
accordance with Accomplishment cles but not to
Instructions 3.B.3. exceed 4,500
flight cycles
from the last in-
spection.
OPTION 2: (b)
Do detailed inspection of the Before 35,000 - 4,500 flight
frame at STA 344 for cracking in total flight cy- cycles (a)
accordance with Accomplishment cles but not to
Instructions 3.B.3. exceed 4,500
flight cycles
from the last in-
spection.
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- cycles. (c)
skin for cracking in accordance cles but not to (d)
from the last in-
spection. (c)

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OPTION 1: (b)
flight cycles at the original Do detailed inspection of the - Within 2,200 2,200 flight
issue date of this Service frame at STA 344 for cracking in flight cycles af- cycles (a)
Bulletin accordance with Accomplishment ter the original
Instructions 3.B.3. issue date of
this Service
Bulletin.
OPTION 2: (b)
Do detailed inspection of the - Within 4,500 4,500 flight
frame at STA 344 for cracking in flight cycles af- cycles (a)
accordance with Accomplishment ter the original
this Service
Bulletin.
current inspections of the fuselage flight cycles af- cycles. (c)
skin for cracking in accordance ter the original (d)
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (c)

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Exceed)
OPTION 1: (b)
this Service Bulletin. Do detailed inspection of the Before 35,000 Within 1,250 2,200 flight
frame at STA 344 for cracking in total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles (a)
accordance with Accomplishment cles. ter the original
this Service
Bulletin.
Option 2: (b)
Do detailed inspection of the Before 35,000 Within 1,250 4,500 flight
frame at STA 344 for cracking in total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles (a)
accordance with Accomplishment cles. ter the original
this Service
Bulletin.
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles. (c)
skin for cracking in accordance cles. (c) ter the original (d)
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (c)
inspections of the frame at for the repair for this service bul-
by Boeing.

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Exceed)
-
lage skin.
(a) If you do both of the actions that follow, then you can stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 344:
Instructions 3.B.5.

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Exceed)
(c) It is not necessary to inspect the area under an external fuselage skin repair that is installed in accordance
(d) If you do both of the actions that follow, then you can stop repeat inspections of the fuselage skin in accor-
Instructions 3.B.5.

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Exceed)
Bulletin.
follow:
OPTION 1: (b)
from the last in-
spection.
OPTION 2: (b) (c)
from the last in-
spection.
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- cycles. (d)
skin for cracking in accordance cles but not to (e)
from the last in-
spection. (d)

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Exceed)
OPTION 1: (b)
Bulletin.
OPTION 2: (b) (c)
Bulletin.
current inspections of the fuselage flight cycles af- cycles. (d)
skin for cracking in accordance ter the original (e)
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (d)

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Exceed)
OPTION 1: (b)
Bulletin.
OPTION 2: (b) (c)
Bulletin.
current inspections of the fuselage total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles. (d)
skin for cracking in accordance cles. (d) ter the original (e)
3.B.4. this Service
Bulletin. (d)
by Boeing.

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Group 2-5:

Exceed)
A severed frame web is Contact Boeing to get instructions Before further flight -
-
-
3.B.4.
-
by Boeing.
by Boeing.

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Group 2-5:

Exceed)
-
lage skin.
(a) If you do the optional preventative modification of the frame at STA 360 in accordance with Accomplishment
Instructions 3.B.5, then you can stop repeat inspections of the frame at STA 360.

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Exceed)
(c) It is recommended that actions in Option 2 on the frames at STA 360 and STA 344 are done concurrently.
(d) It is not necessary to inspect the area under an external fuselage skin repair that is installed in accordance
(e) If you do both of the actions that follow, then you can stop repeat inspections of the fuselage skin in accor-
Instructions 3.B.5.
Group 2, 4:

Exceed)
spections of the frame at STA 380 total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles
Bulletin.
by Boeing.
found during inspections of for the repair and additional inspec-
the frame at STA 380. tions for this service bulletin, and
do the work instructed by Boeing.

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Exceed)
spections of the frame at STA 380 total flight cy- flight cycles af- cycles
Bulletin.
by Boeing.
found during inspections of for the repair and additional inspec-
the frame at STA 380. tions for this service bulletin, and
do the work instructed by Boeing.
Group 2-5:
Table 11: Optional Preventative Modification of the frame at STA 360

Exceed)
Any crack is found during Contact Boeing to get instructions Before further flight. -
the pre-modification inspec- for the repair for this service bul-
tions of the frame at STA letin, and do the work instructed
360. by Boeing.
The tool hole, or the insula- Contact Boeing to get repair in- Before further flight. -
tion blanket stud hole, or ei- structions for this service bulletin,
ther of the two end fastener and do the work instructed by
rivet holes are larger than Boeing.
specified in Accomplish-
ment Instructions 3.B.5.
Group 2-7:
Table 12: Repair of the Frame at STA 328

Exceed)
the pre-repair inspection of for the repair for this service bul-
the frame at STA 328. letin, and do the work instructed
by Boeing.

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Table 13: Damage Tolerance Post-Modification Inspections of the Frame at STA 360 for Cracking

Exceed)
The optional preventative Do the damage tolerance post- - Within 73,000 2,300 flight
modification of frame at modification detailed and eddy flight cycles af- cycles
STA 360 has been done in current inspections of the frame ter optional
accordance with Accom- at STA 360 for cracking in accor- preventative
plishment Instructions dance with Accomplishment In- modification
3.B.5. structions 3.B.8. has been
done.
the damage tolerance post- for the repair for this service bul-
modification inspections of letin, and do the work instructed
the frame at STA 360. by Boeing.
Group 2-7:
Table 14: Damage Tolerance Post-Repair Inspections of the Frame at STA 328 for Cracking

Exceed)
A repair has been installed Do damage tolerance post-repair - Within 75,000 10,000 flight
on the frame at STA 328 in detailed and eddy current inspec- flight cycles af- cycles
accordance with Accom- tions of the frame at STA 328 for ter the repair
plishment Instructions cracking in accordance with Ac- has been in-
3.B.6. complishment Instructions 3.B.9. stalled
repair inspections of the letin, and do the work instructed
frame at STA 328. by Boeing.

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Table 15: Damage Tolerance Post-Repair Inspections of the Fuselage Skin for Cracking

Exceed)
The fuselage skin has been Do damage tolerance post-repair - Within 60,000 Continue to
repaired in accordance with inspections of the fuselage skin flight cycles af- do repeat in-
Accomplishment Instruc- for cracking in accordance with ter repair of the spections in
tions 3.B.7. Accomplishment Instructions fuselage skin accordance
3.B.10. has been with 737-
done. 100/200
SRM 53-30-
3 Figure 48,
or 737-300
SRM 53-00-
01 Repair
31, or 737-
400 SRM 53-
00-01 Repair
31, or 737-
500 SRM 53-
00-01 Repair
31.
repair inspections of the letin, and do the work instructed
fuselage skin. by Boeing.
F. Approval
This service bulletin was examined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The changes specified
in this service bulletin comply with the applicable regulations and are FAA approved, as well as European
Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) approved for all EASA/JAA approved
airplanes listed in the service bulletin effectivity. This service bulletin and its approval were based on
the airplane in its original Boeing delivery configuration or as modified by other approved Boeing
changes.
If an airplane has a non-Boeing modification or repair that affects a component or system also affected
by this service bulletin, the operator is responsible for obtaining appropriate regulatory agency approval
before incorporating this service bulletin.
The Manager of the FAA Seattle Aircraft Certification Office approves accomplishment of the fuselage
skin inspection methods and repeat inspection intervals for Option 2 of Tables 4, 5, 7 and 8 as described
in Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, of this service bulletin as an alternative method of compliance to the
inspections of these areas required by paragraphs (h) and (s) of AD 2013-18-08. If a frame is modified
or repaired in accordance with Paragraph 1.E, Compliance, of this service bulletin, then inspections
for these areas required by AD 2013-18-08 must be accomplished. All provisions of AD 2013-18-08
that are not specifically referenced remain fully applicable and must be complied with accordingly.

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G. Manpower
The tables below show an estimate of the task hours necessary to do this service bulletin for each
airplane. This estimate is for direct labor only, done by an experienced crew. Adjust the estimate with
operator task hour data if necessary. The estimate does not include lost time. These are some examples
of lost time:
• Time to adjust to the workplace

• Time to schedule the work
• Time to inspect the work
• Time to cure the materials
• Time to make the parts
• Time to find the tools.
Group 2:
Task Number of Persons Task Hours Elapsed Hours

Figure 1 - Open Access 2 4.00 2.00
Figure 3 - General Visual Inspection 1 0.05 0.05
of STA 312 Frame to Make Sure Strap
is Installed
Figure 4 - Detailed Inspection of STA 1 2.75 2.75
328 Frame
Figure 5 - HFEC Inspection of STA 328 1 1.25 1.25
Frame
312 Frame (a)
344 Frame
360 Frame
Figure 9- HFEC Inspection of STA 360 1 1.25 1.25
Frame
380 Frame
Figure 11 - HFEC Inspection of STA 1 1.25 1.25
380 Frame
Figure 14 - Detailed and Eddy Current 2 4.50 2.25
Inspection of Fuselage Skin (b)
Figure 17 - Pre-Modification Inspection 1 0.60 0.60
of Tool Hole, Frame at STA 360 (c)
Figure 18 - Modification of Tool Hole, 1 0.10 0.10
Frame at STA 360 (c)

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of Insulation Blanket Stud Hole, Frame
at STA 360 (c)
Figure 20 - Modification of Insulation 1 0.15 0.15
Blanket Stud Hole, Frame at STA 360
(c)
of End Fasteners in Doubler, Frame at
STA 360 (c)
Figure 22 - Modification of End Fasten- 1 2.00 2.00
ers in Doubler, Frame at STA 360 (c)
(d)
Figure 23 - Pre-Repair Inspection of 2 7.00 3.50
Fastener Holes, Frame at STA 328 (e)
Figure 24 - Make Repair Parts, Frame 1 1.00 1.00
at STA 328 (d) (e)
Figure 25 - Repair, Frame at STA 328 2 17.00 8.50
(e)
Figure 28 - Post-Modification Damage 1 1.25 1.25
Tolerance Inspection, Frame at STA
360 (c)
Figure 29 - Post-Repair Damage Toler- 2 6.00 3.00
ance Inspection, Frame at STA 328 (e)
Figure 30 - Close Access 2 4.00 2.00
Appendix A - Removal and Installation 2 4.00 2.00
of the Equipment Cooling Plenum (f)
TOTAL (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) 27.70 18.50
(a) The totals given do not include estimates for the detailed inspection of the frame at STA 312
in accordance with Figure 6. If it is necessary to do Figure 6, then you must add estimates for
Figure 6 to the totals given. Paragraph 3.B.3. tells you when it is necessary to do Figure 6.
(b) The totals given do not include estimates for the detailed and eddy current inspections of the
fuselage skin in accordance with Figure 14. If you do Figure 14, then you must add estimates
for Figure 14 to the totals given. Paragraph 3.B.3. tells you when it is necessary to do Figure
14.
(c) The totals given do not include estimates for the optional pre-modification inspection, the op-
tional preventative modifications, and the post-modification damage tolerance inspections of
the frame at STA 360 in accordance with Figures 17 thru 22, and 28. If you do Figures 17 thru
22, and 28, then you must add estimates for Figures 17 thru 22, and 28 to the totals given.
Paragraph 3.B.3. tells you when you can do Figures 17 thru 22, and 28.

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(d) The estimate given for this figure does not include time to make parts. Time to make parts is
considered lost time per Paragraph 1.G of this bulletin.
(e) The totals given do not include estimates to do the pre-repair inspection, to make repair parts,
to install the repair, or to do post-repair damage tolerance inspections of the frame at STA 328
in accordance with Figures 23 thru 25, and 29. If you do Figures 23 thru 25, and 29, then you
must add estimates for Figures 23 thru 25, and 29 to the totals given. Paragraph 3.B.3. tells
you when it is necessary to do Figures 23 thru 25, and 29.
(f) The totals given do not include estimates for the optional removal and replacement of the
equipment cooling plenum in accordance with Appendix A. If you do Appendix A, then you must
add estimates for Appendix A to the totals given. Paragraph 3.B.5. tells you when you can do
Appendix A.
Group 3:

is Installed
328 Frame
Frame
312 Frame (a)
344 Frame
360 Frame
Frame
380 Frame
380 Frame

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at STA 360 (c)
(c)
STA 360 (c)
(d)
at STA 328 (d) (e)
(e)
360 (c)
TOTAL (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) 27.70 18.50
14.

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Appendix A.
Group 4:

is Installed
328 Frame
Frame
312 Frame (a)
344 Frame
360 Frame
Frame
380 Frame
380 Frame

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at STA 360 (c)
(c)
STA 360 (c)
(d)
at STA 328 (d) (e)
(e)
360 (c)
TOTAL (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) 27.70 18.50
15.

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Appendix A.
Group 5:

is Installed
328 Frame
Frame
312 Frame (a)
344 Frame
360 Frame
Frame
380 Frame
380 Frame

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at STA 360 (c)
(c)
STA 360 (c)
(d)
at STA 328 (d) (e)
(e)
360 (c)
TOTAL (a) (b) (c) (e) (f) 27.70 18.50
15.

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Appendix A.
Group 6:

is Installed
328 Frame
Frame
312 Frame (a)
344 Frame (b)
Inspection of Fuselage Skin (c)
Fastener Holes, Frame at STA 328 (d)
at STA 328 (d) (e)
(d)

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ance Inspection, Frame at STA 328 (d)
TOTAL (a) (b) (c) (d) 8.05 6.05
(b) The totals given do not include estimates for the detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344
(c) The totals given do not include estimates for the detailed and eddy current inspections of the
16.
(d) The totals given do not include estimates to do the pre-repair inspection, to make repair parts,
(e) The estimate given for this figure does not include time to make parts. Time to make parts is
Group 7:

is Installed
328 Frame
Frame
312 Frame (a)
344 Frame (b)
Fastener Holes, Frame at STA 328 (c)

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at STA 328 (c) (d)
(c)
ance Inspection, Frame at STA 328 (c)
TOTAL (a) (b) (c) 8.05 6.05
(b) The totals given do not include estimates for the detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344
(c) The totals given do not include estimates to do the pre-repair inspection, to make repair parts,
in accordance with Figures 23, 26, 27, and 29. If you do Figures 23, 26, 27, and 29, then you
must add estimates for Figures 23, 26, 27, and 29 to the totals given. Paragraph 3.B.3. tells
you when it is necessary to do Figures 23, 26, 27, and 29.
H. Weight and Balance Changes
Change in Weight Change in Moment

Airplane (Pounds) (Pound-Inches)
737-200, -200C airplanes +1.3 +421.0
737-300 airplanes +1.3 +364.0
737-400 airplanes +1.3 +270.0
737-500 airplanes +1.3 +434.0
I. Electrical Load Data
Not applicable.
J. References
1. Existing Data:
a. Boeing Service Bulletin 737-21-1107, 737-21-1111, 737-53A1210
b. Boeing Service Related Problem (SRP) 737-SRP-53-0359

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c. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-18-06
d. Standard Overhaul Practices Manual (SOPM) 20-30-03, 20-41-02, 20-41-05, 20-43-03,

20-50-10, 20-50-12, 20-50-19
e. 737 Fleet Team Digest (FTD) 53-10001
f. 737 Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16, Part 6, 51-00-00,
Procedure 23, Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4, Part 6, 53-30-09, Part 6, 53-30-18, Part 6,
53-30-19, Part 6, 53-30-20, Part 6, 53-30-25
g. 737-100/200 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 21-58-00, 24-22-00, 51-31-00
h. 737-100/200 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-20-1, 51-30-02, 51-70, 53-30-3 Figure 48
i. 737-300/400/500 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) 21-58-00, 24-22-00, 51-31-00
j. 737-300 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-10-01, 51-30-01, 51-40-01, 53-00-01 Repair 31
k. 737-400 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-10-01, 51-30-01, 51-40-01, 53-00-01 Repair 31
l. 737-500 Structural Repair Manual (SRM) 51-10-01, 51-30-01, 51-40-01, 53-00-01 Repair 31
2. Data Supplied with this Service Bulletin:
None.
3. Installation Drawings Used in the Preparation of this Service Bulletin:
Drawing Number Title

65-45810 Frame Installation - Body Station 312
65-51260 Bulkhead Installation - Body Station 380
65-61380 Bulkhead Installation - Body Station 380
The table above lists applicable drawings used to prepare this service bulletin. The drawings are
not necessary to make the specified changes, and are not supplied with this service bulletin. The
drawings may not be applicable to all airplane configurations or operators.
K. Publications Affected
1. Publications:
None.

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2. Damage Tolerance Based Structural Inspections:
Boeing has evaluated the repairs and/or changes in this service bulletin for effects on Fatigue
Critical Structure (FCS) and for changes to Damage Tolerance Inspections (DTI) required in the
Maintenance Program. This service bulletin affects FCS. DTI requirements for the structure affected
are contained in Paragraph 1.E., Compliance of this service bulletin.
L. Interchangeability and Intermixability of Parts
Accomplishment of this service bulletin does not affect interchangeability or intermixability of parts.
M. Software Accomplishment Summary
Not affected.

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2. MATERIAL INFORMATION
A. Material - Price and Availability
The operator can supply the parts and materials shown in Paragraph 2.C., Parts Necessary for Each
Airplane. As an alternative, operators can purchase the parts from Boeing Spares. This service bulletin
does not show the Boeing price and supply data.
B. Industry Support Information
Boeing warranty remedies are not available for the configuration changes or inspection and/or
modification procedures given in this service bulletin.
C. Parts Necessary for Each Airplane
1. Kits/Parts
None.
2. Parts and Materials Supplied by the Operator
Group 1:
On Group 1 airplanes, contact Boeing to get instructions for the inspection and/or repair for this
service bulletin, and do the work instructed by Boeing.
Group 2-5:
Parts and Materials - Preventative Modification of the Frame at STA 360 - Figures 18, 20, and 22
Part Number / Specification QTY Name / Dimensions Notes

7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.63 inch x 1.5 inch x 11.0 inch Used to make Modifica-
tion Strap 737-
53A1323-1M
BACB30MY8K2 1 Bolt, Protruding Head (a) (b)
BACB30MY8K5 1 Bolt, Protruding Head (a) (b)
BACC30M8 2 Collar (a) (b)
BACR15BB7AD( )C 1 Rivet, Universal Head (a) (b)
BACR15BB10AD( )C 1 Rivet, Universal Head (a) (b)
BACR15FT6D( )C 9 Rivet, Modified Universal Head (a) (b)
0P1913-1 (optional 2045081-1) 1 Lining Attachment Stud (c) (d)
BMS 5-95, Type 1, Class B or C 4 Ounces Sealant (e)
BMS 10-11, Type I 2 Ounces Primer (e)
Type 2, Class A 2 Ounces Chemical Conversion Coating (f)
Type 89, Type 117, or Type 121 1 Ounce Adhesive (g)
(a) You can get this part from The Boeing Company.
(b) Use the approved fastener substitutions in accordance with SRM Chapter 51.

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Group 2-5:
Parts and Materials - Preventative Modification of the Frame at STA 360 - Figures 18, 20, and 22

(c) You can get Lining Attachment Stud 0P1913-1 from Western Sky Industries a Division Of Atlas Corporation,
1280 San Luis Obispo Street, Hayward, California 94544. You can also get 0P1913-1 from The Boeing
Company.
(d) You can get Lining Attachment Stud 2045081-1 from Vickers Electromech, 2600 South Custer, Wichita,
Kansas 67217.
(e) See the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS) for supplier data.
(f) Refer to SOPM 20-43-03 for material sources.
(g) Refer to SOPM 20-50-12 for material sources.
Group 2-6:
Parts and Materials - Repair of the Frame at STA 328 - Figures 24 and 25

65-45812U172 1 Frame Web Used to make Frame
Web Segment 737-
53A1323-1R (a) (b) (c)
7075-0 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.050 inch x 6.0 inch x 8.7 inch Used to make Repair
Splice Plate 737-
53A1323-2R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.032 inch x 3.0 inch x 6.8 inch Used to make Repair
Filler 737-53A1323-3R
Angle 737-53A1323-
4R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.050 inch x 1.4 inch x 1.6 inch Used to make Upper
Filler 737-53A1323-5R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.050 inch x 1.4 inch x 5.7 inch Used to make Lower
Filler 737-53A1323-6R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.050 inch x 0.8 inch x 0.8 inch Used to make Nutplate
Spacer Filler 737-
53A1323-7R (d)
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.050 inch x 3.0 inch x 4.2 inch Used to make Auxiliary
ECS Support Bracket
Filler 737-53A1323-8R
(e)
65-45812U23 1 Filler (b) (c)
BACF3T03E7G7 1 Filler (b)
65-45812U42 1 Filler (b) (c)

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Group 2-6:

69-37411U1 1 Stringer Tie (b) (c)
65-45812U24 1 Strap (b) (c)
BACN10TS3-4 1 Nutplate Spacer (b)
BACR15BA8AD( )C 2 Rivet, 100 Degree Precision (b) (f)
Head
BACR15BB4A( )C 4 Rivet, Universal Head (b) (f)
BACR15FT5D( )C 12 Rivet, Modified Universal Head (b) (f)
BACR15FT6D( )C 93 Rivet, Modified Universal Head (b) (f)
BACR15GF5D( ) 10 Rivet, 100 Degree Precision (b) (f)
Shear Head
BACR15GF6D( ) 5 Rivet, 100 Degree Precision (b) (f)
Shear Head
BACS12HN3-8 1 Screw, Hex Head (b) (d)
BACS12HN3-8 3 Screw, Hex Head (b) (e)
BACN10YR3CD 2 Nut, Self Locking (b) (e)
NAS1149D0332J 2 Washer, Flat (b) (e)
NAS43DD3-16FC 2 Spacer, Sleeve (b) (e)
0P1913-1 (optional 2045081-1) 4 Lining Attachment Stud (g) (h)
BMS 10-11, Type I 16 Ounces Primer (i)
Type 2, Class A 16 Ounces Chemical Conversion Coating (j)
Type 89, Type 117, or Type 121 3 Ounces Adhesive (k)
(a) Frame Web 65-45812U172 can be used to make Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R for an airplane
that has initial frame web 65-45812-34 installed. Initial frame web 65-45812-34 and Frame Web 65-
45812U172 are identical from stringer S-22R to the upper end of the frame web.
(b) You can get this part from The Boeing Company.
(c) The U designator in the part number indicates that the new part does not have pilot holes.
(d) This part and quantity are necessary if the Auxiliary ESC Duct is not installed.
(e) This part and quantity are necessary if the Auxiliary ESC Duct is installed.
(f) Use the approved fastener substitutions in accordance with SRM Chapter 51.
(g) You can get Lining Attachment Stud 0P1913-1 from Western Sky Industries a Division Of Atlas Corporation,
Company.
(h) You can get Lining Attachment Stud 2045081-1 from Vickers Electromech, 2600 South Custer, Wichita,
Kansas 67217.

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Group 2-6:

(i) See the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS) for supplier data.
(j) Refer to SOPM 20-43-03 for material sources.
(k) Refer to SOPM 20-50-12 for material sources.
Group 7:

65-45812U216 1 Frame Used to make Frame
Web Segment 737-
53A1323-101R (a) (b)
Splice Plate 737-
53A1323-102R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.032 inch x 3.0 inch x 6.8 inch Used to make Repair
Filler 737-53A1323-
103R
Angle 737-53A1323-
104R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.063 inch x 1.4 inch x 1.6 inch Used to make Upper
Filler 737-53A1323-
105R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.063 inch x 1.4 inch x 5.7 inch Used to make Lower
Filler 737-53A1323-
106R
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.063 inch x 0.8 inch x 0.8 inch Used to make Nutplate
Spacer Filler 737-
53A1323-107R (c)
7075-T6 Clad Aluminum Sheet 1 0.063 inch x 3.0 inch x 4.2 inch Used to make Auxiliary
ECS Support Bracket
Filler 737-53A1323-
108R (d)
BACS40R009A009F 2 Shim (a)
69-37411U1 1 Stringer Tie (a) (b)
65-45812U24 1 Strap (a) (b)
BACN10TS3-4 1 Nutplate Spacer (a)
BACR15BA8AD( )C 2 Rivet, 100 Degree Precision (a) (e)
Head

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Group 7:

BACR15BB4A( )C 4 Rivet, Universal Head (a) (e)
BACR15FT5D( )C 12 Rivet, Modified Universal Head (a) (e)
BACR15FT6D( )C 93 Rivet, Modified Universal Head (a) (e)
BACR15GF6D( ) 15 Rivet, 100 Degree Precision (a) (e)
Shear Head
BACS12HN3-8 1 Screw, Hex Head (a) (c)
BACS12HN3-8 3 Screw, Hex Head (a) (d)
BACN10YR3CD 2 Nut, Self Locking (a) (d)
NAS1149D0332J 2 Washer, Flat (a) (d)
NAS43DD3-16FC 2 Spacer, Sleeve (a) (d)
0P1913-1 (optional 2045081-1) 4 Lining Attachment Stud (f) (g)
BMS 10-11, Type I 16 Ounces Primer (h)
Type 2, Class A 16 Ounces Chemical Conversion Coating (i)
Type 89, Type 117, or Type 121 3 Ounces Adhesive (j)
(a) You can get this part from The Boeing Company.
(b) The U designator in the part number indicates that the new part does not have pilot holes.
(c) This part and quantity are necessary if the Auxiliary ESC Duct is not installed.
(d) This part and quantity are necessary if the Auxiliary ESC Duct is installed.
(e) Use the approved fastener substitutions in accordance with SRM Chapter 51.
(f) You can get Lining Attachment Stud 0P1913-1 from Western Sky Industries a Division Of Atlas Corporation,
Company.
(g) You can get Lining Attachment Stud 2045081-1 from Vickers Electromech, 2600 South Custer, Wichita,
Kansas 67217.
(h) See the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS) for supplier data.
(i) Refer to SOPM 20-43-03 for material sources.
(j) Refer to SOPM 20-50-12 for material sources.
Group 2-5:
Materials - Close Access - Figure 30

BMS 3-29 104 ounces Corrosion Inhibiting Compound (a)
(a) See the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS) for supplier data.

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Group 6-7:
Materials - Close Access - Figure 31

BMS 3-29 56 ounces Corrosion Inhibiting Compound (a)
(a) See the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS) for supplier data.
Group 2-5:
Materials - Optional Removal of the Equipment Cooling Plenum - Appendix A

BMS 5-92, Type I or III 8 Ounces Sealant (a) (b)
3959 6 Feet Tape (c) (d)
(a) If the initial joints that attach the equipment cooling plenum to the ECS duct and the upper plenum duct
are bonded, then use this sealant to assemble the joints.
(b) See the Qualified Products List at the end of the Boeing Material Specification (BMS) for supplier data.
(c) If the initial joints that attach the equipment cooling plenum to the ECS duct and the upper plenum duct
are taped, then use this tape to assemble the joints.
(d) Venture Tape Corporation, 30-T Commerce Road, Rockland, MA 02370.
3. Parts Modified and Reidentified
None.
4. Parts Removed and Not Replaced
None.
D. Parts Necessary to Change Spares
None.
E. Special Tooling - Price and Availability
None.
F. Special Tooling Necessary to do this Service Bulletin
None.

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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: KEEP THE WORK AREA, WIRES AND ELECTRICAL BUNDLES CLEAN OF METAL
PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION WHEN YOU USE TOOLS. UNWANTED MATERIAL,
METAL PARTICLES OR CONTAMINATION CAUGHT IN WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE BUNDLES. DAMAGED WIRE BUNDLES CAN CAUSE SPARKS OR
OTHER ELECTRICAL DAMAGE.
NOTE: 1. Manual titles are referred to by acronyms. Refer to Paragraph 1.J., References, for
definition of the acronyms.
2. Obey all of the warnings and cautions given in the specified manual sections.
3. Unless shown differently, these dimensions and tolerances are used:
– Linear dimensions are in inches

– Tolerance on linear dimensions, other than rivet and bolt edge margins, is plus
or minus 0.03 inch
– Tolerance on rivet and bolt edge margin is plus or minus 0.05 inch
– Angular tolerance is plus or minus 2 degrees
– Hole dimensions for standard solid rivets and fasteners are in Structural Repair
Manual (SRM) Chapter 51
– Torque limits to tighten nuts and bolts are in SRM Chapter 51
4. Use the approved fastener and process material substitutions in accordance with
SRM Chapter 51.
5. If the length of any fastener specified in this service bulletin does not meet installation
standards given in SRM Chapter 51, then a fastener of the same specification, or
an approved substitute, with a length which meets the installation standards given
in SRM Chapter 51 may be used.
6. A Detailed Inspection is defined as: An intensive examination of a specific item,

installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting
is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at an intensity deemed
appropriate. Inspection aids such as mirrors, magnifying lenses, etc. may be
necessary. Surface cleaning and elaborate procedures may be required.
7. A General Visual Inspection is defined as: A visual examination of an interior or

exterior area, installation or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity.
This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise
specified. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces
in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available
lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight or drop-light and may
require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms
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8. These work instructions refer to procedures included in other Boeing documents.

When the words "refer to" are used and the operator has an accepted alternative
procedure, the accepted alternative procedure can be used. When the words "in
accordance with" are included in the instruction, the procedure in the Boeing document
must be used.
9. Boeing Service Letter 737-SL-51-042, Damage Reporting and Repair Plan/Design

Guidelines, is an acceptable procedure to request information from Boeing for
additional structural repair instructions. The Service Letter describes what information
must be provided to Boeing before a structural repair can be provided.
10. Use caution not to damage the holes when removing fasteners from the structure.
11. Every effort has been made to account for all possible unique production
configurations. However, if the fastener patterns, types, and sizes, or the structure
does not agree with the modification instructions, contact Boeing with the details
before proceeding.
12. If it is necessary to remove more parts for access, you can remove those parts. If
you can get access without removing identified parts, it is not necessary to remove
all of the identified parts.
13. Where the work instructions include installation of a kept part, a new or serviceable
part with the same part number can be installed as an alternative to the kept part.
14. Shaded areas in Figures are reference only. Shaded areas in Figures may look
different than your airplane.
15. The compliance times for the actions in Paragraph 3.B., WORK INSTRUCTIONS
are in Paragraph 1.E., Compliance.
16. The definition of Option 1 and Option 2 are in Paragraph 1.E., Compliance.
B. WORK INSTRUCTIONS
1. Group 1:
On Group 1 airplanes, contact Boeing to get instructions for the inspection and/or repair for this
2. Group 2-7:
OPEN ACCESS
a. Group 2-5:
Get access to the frames on the right side at STA 312, STA 328, STA 344, STA 360, and
STA 380. Refer to Figure 1 as an accepted procedure.
b. Group 6-7:
Get access to the frames on the right side at STA 312, STA 328, and STA 344. Refer to Figure
2 as an accepted procedure.
3. Group 2-7:
INSPECTION OF THE FRAMES.

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a. Group 2-7:
Inspection of the frame at STA 312.
(1) Do a general visual inspection of the frame at STA 312 to make sure that the strap adjacent
to stringer S-22R is installed in accordance with Figure 3.
(2) If the strap adjacent to stringer S-22R is installed in accordance with Figure 3, then no
more work is necessary to make sure that the strap is installed.
(3) If the strap adjacent to stringer S-22R is not installed in accordance with Figure 3, then
contact Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the work
instructed by Boeing.
b. Group 2-5:
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 328 for cracking or a severed frame web in
accordance with Figure 4. Do an open hole HFEC inspection of the tool hole, a surface
HFEC inspection of the frame web around the end fastener in the inner chord, and a
surface HFEC inspection adjacent to the frame web notch in the frame at STA 328 for
cracking in accordance with Figure 5.
(2) If no crack or severed frame web is found during inspection of the frame at STA 328,
then continue to do repeat detailed and HFEC inspections of the frame at STA 328 for
cracking or severed frame web. You can do the repair of the frame at STA 328 as an
optional preventative modification in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.6.
(3) If any crack is found in the frame web at the tool hole, in the frame web at the end fastener
in the inner chord, or in the frame web at the frame web notch during inspection of the
frame at STA 328, then do the repair of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with
Paragraph 3.B.6.
(4) If any other crack is found during the inspection of the frame at STA 328, then contact
Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the work instructed
by Boeing.
(5) If a severed frame web is found during inspection of the frame at STA 328, then do the
steps that follow.
(a) For the frame at STA 328, contact Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this
(b) Do a detailed inspection of the adjacent frame at STA 312 for cracking in accordance
with Figure 6.
(c) If no crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 312, then no more
work is necessary for the frame at STA 312.
(d) If any crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 312, then contact
Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the work

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(e) Do a detailed inspection of the adjacent frame at STA 344 for cracking in accordance
with Figure 7.
(f) If no crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344, then continue
to do repeat detailed inspections of the frame at STA 344 for cracking.
(g) If any crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344, then contact
(h) If you did not do inspections of the fuselage skin for cracking at the time that you
found a severed frame web, then do detailed and eddy current inspections of the
fuselage skin for cracking in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.4.
c. Group 6:
Paragraph 3.B.6.
by Boeing.
steps that follow.
with Figure 6.

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with Figure 7.
(f) If no crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344, then no more
d. Group 7:
Paragraph 3.B.6.
by Boeing.
steps that follow.
with Figure 6.

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with Figure 7.
(f) If no crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344, then no more
e. Group 2-5:
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344 for cracking in accordance with Figure
7.
(2) If no crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344, then continue to
do repeat detailed inspections of the frame at STA 344 for cracking.
(3) If any crack is found during inspection of the frame at STA 344, then contact Boeing to
get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the work instructed by Boeing.
f. Group 2, 4:
accordance with Figure 8. Do an open hole HFEC inspection of a tool hole, an open hole
HFEC inspection of an insulation blanket stud hole, a surface HFEC inspection of the
frame web around the end fastener in the doubler, and a surface HFEC inspection of the
inner flange around the end fastener in the doubler on the frame at STA 360 for cracking
in accordance with Figure 9.
cracking or severed frame web. You can do the optional preventative modification of the
tool hole, the insulation blanket stud hole, and the end fasteners in the doubler in
accordance with Paragraph 3.B.5.
steps that follow.
with Figure 7.
(c) If no crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344, then continue

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with Figure 10.
(f) If no crack is found during inspection of the frame at STA 380, then continue to do
repeat detailed and HFEC inspections of the frame at STA 380 for cracking.
g. Group 3, 5:
accordance with Figure 8. Do an open hole HFEC inspection of a tool hole, an open hole
HFEC inspection of an insulation blanket stud hole, a surface HFEC inspection of the
frame web around the end fastener in the doubler, and a surface HFEC inspection of the
inner flange around the end fastener in the doubler on the frame at STA 360 for cracking
in accordance with Figure 9.
cracking or severed frame web. You can do the optional preventative modification of the
tool hole, the insulation blanket stud hole, and the end fasteners in the doubler in
steps that follow.
with Figure 7.
(c) If no crack is found during detailed inspection of the frame at STA 344, then continue

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with Figure 12.
(f) If no crack is found during inspection of the frame at STA 380, then continue to do
repeat detailed and HFEC inspections of the frame at STA 380 for cracking.
h. Group 2, 4:
accordance with Figure 10. Do a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web adjacent to
fasteners common to the inner flange in the frame at STA 380 in accordance with Figure
11.
cracking or severed frame web.
(4) If a severed frame web is found during inspection of the frame at STA 380, then contact
Boeing to get instructions for the repair and additional inspections for this service bulletin,
i. Group 3, 5:
accordance with Figure 12. Do a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web adjacent to
fasteners common to the inner flange in the frame at STA 380 in accordance with Figure
13.
cracking or severed frame web.
(4) If a severed frame web is found during inspection of the frame at STA 380, then contact
Boeing to get instructions for the repair and additional inspections for this service bulletin,

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4. Group 2-6:
INSPECTION OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN
a. Group 2-3:
Inspection of the fuselage skin.
NOTE: This Inspection of the fuselage skin is required for either of the conditions that follow.
- If you find a severed frame web at STA 328 or STA 360.
- If you do Option 2 for the frames at STA 328, STA 344, or STA 360.
(1) Do an external detailed inspection of the fuselage skin for cracking and external surface
eddy current inspection of the fuselage skin for cracking in accordance with Figure 14.
NOTE: It is not necessary to do external detailed and eddy current inspections of the
fuselage skin in the area under an external fuselage skin repair doubler if you
did the repair in accordance with one of the two repair methods that follow:
1. The installed repair was approved by the FAA or by a Boeing company

authorized representative who was authorized by the FAA to make such findings,
and the installed repair extends a minimum of three rows of fasteners on each
side of the chem-mill step, or,
2. The repair was done in accordance with 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-3 Figure
48, or 737-300 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, or 737-400 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31,
or 737-500 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, and the installed repair extends a minimum
of two rows of fasteners on each side of the chem-mill step.
If the repair was not done in accordance with one of the two repair methods
above, then do an internal eddy current inspection of chem-mill steps in the area
under the repair doubler in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 53-30-20.
(2) If no crack is found during inspections of the fuselage skin and you are doing Option 1,
then no further action is required for the fuselage skin.
then continue to do repeat detailed and eddy current inspections of the fuselage skin for
cracking.
(4) If any crack is found during inspections of the fuselage skin, then do the steps that follow.
(a) Do a repair of the fuselage skin in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.7.
(b) If you did not do an inspection of the frame at STA 328 and the frame at STA 360
at the time that you found any crack in the fuselage skin, then do an internal detailed
and eddy current inspection of the frame at STA 328 and the frame at STA 360 in
b. Group 4-5:

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- If you find a severed frame web at STA 328 or STA 360.
- If you do Option 2 for the frames at STA 328, STA 344, or STA 360.

2. The repair was done in accordance with 737-300 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31,
or 737-400 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, or 737-500 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, and
the installed repair extends a minimum of two rows of fasteners on each side of
the chem-mill step.
cracking.
(b) If you did not do an inspection of the frame at STA 328 and the frame at STA 360
at the time that you found any crack in the fuselage skin, then do an internal detailed
and eddy current inspection of the frame at STA 328 and the frame at STA 360 in
c. Group 6:
- If you find a severed frame web at STA 328.
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2. The repair was done in accordance with 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-3 Figure
48, and the installed repair extends a minimum of two rows of fasteners on each
side of the chem-mill step.
cracking.
(b) If you did not do an inspection of the frame at STA 328 at the time that you found
any crack in the fuselage skin, then do an internal detailed and eddy current inspection
of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.3.
5. Group 2-5:
OPTIONAL PREVENTATIVE MODIFICATION OF THE FRAME AT STA 360
a. Group 2-5:
Optional preventative modification of the tool hole in the frame at STA 360.
NOTE: This optional preventative modification of the tool hole in the STA 360 frame is
applicable for the conditions that follow.
- You can do this optional preventative modification if you do not find any crack during
inspection of the frame at STA 360 in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.3.
- You must do the optional modification of the tool hole, the insulation blanket stud
hole, and at the end fasteners in the doubler concurrently.
(1) Do a pre-modification open hole HFEC inspection of the tool hole for cracking in
accordance with Figure 17. Measure the tool hole to make sure that it is not larger than
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(2) If no crack is found during the pre-modification HFEC inspection of the tool hole, and if
the tool hole is not larger than 0.260 inch diameter, then make an insurance cut on the
tool hole and install a rivet in accordance with Figure 18. Continue to do repeat damage
tolerance post-modification inspections of the frame at STA 360 in accordance with
Paragraph 3.B.8.
(3) If any crack is found during the pre-modification HFEC inspection of the tool hole, then
(4) If the tool hole is larger than 0.260 inch diameter, then contact Boeing to get instructions
for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the work instructed by Boeing. Tell Boeing
what the diameter of the hole is.
b. Group 2-5:
Optional preventative modification of the insulation blanket stud hole in the frame at STA 360.
NOTE: This optional preventative modification of the insulation blanket stud hole in the STA
360 frame is applicable for the conditions that follow.
(1) Do a pre-modification open hole HFEC inspection of the insulation blanket stud hole for
cracking in accordance with Figure 19. Measure the insulation blanket stud hole to make
sure that it is not larger than 0.166 inch diameter in accordance with Figure 19.
(2) If no crack is found during the pre-modification HFEC inspection of the insulation blanket
stud hole, and if the insulation blanket stud hole is not larger than 0.166 inch diameter,
then make an insurance cut on insulation blanket stud hole, install a rivet, and bond on
a new insulation blanket stud in accordance with Figure 20. Continue to do repeat damage
Paragraph 3.B.8.
(3) If any crack is found during the pre-modification HFEC inspection of the insulation blanket
stud hole, then contact Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin,
(4) If the insulation blanket stud hole is larger than 0.166 inch diameter, then contact Boeing
to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the work instructed by
Boeing. Tell Boeing what the diameter of the hole is.
c. Group 2-5:
Optional preventative modification at the end fasteners in the doubler in the frame at STA
360.
NOTE: This optional preventative modification at the end fasteners in the doubler in the STA
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(1) If you need additional access to do the optional preventative modification at the end
fasteners in the doubler in the frame at STA 360, you can do the optional removal of the
equipment cooling plenum. Refer to the steps that follow as an accepted procedure.
WARNING: REMOVE ELECTRICAL POWER FROM THE POWER CABLE BEFORE

YOU REMOVE THE POWER CABLE FROM THE EXTERNAL POWER
RECEPTACLE. ELECTRICAL ARCS CAN CAUSE INJURIES.
(a) Remove the electrical power from the airplane. Refer to 737-100/200 AMM 24-22-00
or 737-300/400/500 AMM 24-22-00 as an accepted procedure.
(b) Remove the equipment cooling plenum. Refer to Appendix A as an accepted

procedure.
(2) Remove rivets in the frame web and inner flange common to the doubler and do a
pre-modification open hole HFEC inspection of the rivet holes for cracking in accordance
with Figure 21. Measure the two end fastener rivet holes to make sure that they are not
larger than 0.202 inch diameter in accordance with Figure 21.
(3) If no crack is found during the pre-modification HFEC inspection of the rivet holes, and
if the two end fastener rivet holes are not larger than 0.202 inch diameter, then install a
modification strap, make an insurance cut on the two end fastener holes, and install bolts
in the two end fastener holes in accordance with Figure 22. Continue to do repeat damage
Paragraph 3.B.8.
(4) If any crack is found during the pre-modification HFEC inspection of the rivet holes, then
(5) If either of the two end fastener rivet holes are larger than 0.202 inch diameter, then
instructed by Boeing. Tell Boeing what the diameter of the hole is.
(6) If you did the optional removal of the equipment cooling plenum for additional access,
then install the equipment cooling plenum. Refer to the steps that follow as an accepted
procedure
(a) Install the equipment cooling plenum. Refer to Appendix A as an accepted procedure.
WARNING: PRIOR TO APPLYING ELECTRICAL POWER INSURE THAT PERSONNEL

ARE NOT EMPLOYED IN REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL
OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT. HIGH VOLTAGES PRESENT CAN BE
FATAL.
(b) Supply electrical power to the Airplane. Refer to 737-100/200 AMM 24-22-00 or
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(c) Do the System Performance Test at test Port 6 only. Refer to 737-100/200 AMM
21-58-00 or 737-300/400/500 AMM 21-58-00 as an accepted procedure.
6. Group 2-7:
REPAIR OF THE FRAME AT STA 328
a. Group 2-6:
Repair of the frame at STA 328.
NOTE: This repair of the STA 328 frame is applicable for the conditions that follow.
- This repair is only applicable to any crack found in the frame web at the tool hole,
in the frame web at the end fastener in the inner chord, or in the frame web at the
frame web notch.
- You can do this repair as an optional preventative modification if you do not find
any crack during inspection of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with Paragraph
3.B.3.
(1) Remove parts from the frame and do a pre-repair open hole HFEC inspection of rivet
holes for cracking in accordance with Figure 23.
(2) If no crack is found during the pre-repair open hole HFEC inspection of the rivet holes,
then make the repair parts in accordance with Figure 24 and install the repair on the
frame at STA 328 in accordance with Figure 25. Continue to do repeat damage tolerance
post-repair inspections of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.9.
(3) If any crack is found during the pre-repair open hole HFEC inspection of the rivet holes,
then contact Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the
work instructed by Boeing.
b. Group 7:
Repair of the frame at STA 328.
NOTE: This repair of the STA 328 frame is applicable for the conditions that follow.
- This repair is only applicable to any crack found in the frame web at the tool hole,
in the frame web at the end fastener in the inner chord, or in the frame web at the
frame web notch.
- You can do this repair as an optional preventative modification if you do not find
any crack during inspection of the frame at STA 328 in accordance with Paragraph
3.B.3.
(1) Remove parts from the frame and do a pre-repair open hole HFEC inspection of rivet
holes for cracking in accordance with Figure 23.
(2) If no crack is found during the pre-repair open hole HFEC inspection of the rivet holes,
then make the repair parts in accordance with Figure 26 and install the repair on the
frame at STA 328 in accordance with Figure 27. Continue to do repeat damage tolerance
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(3) If any crack is found during the pre-repair open hole HFEC inspection of the rivet holes,
then contact Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do the
work instructed by Boeing.
7. Group 2-6:
REPAIR OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN
a. Group 2-3:
Repair of the Fuselage Skin.
NOTE: This repair of the fuselage skin is only applicable to cracks found at the locations
shown in Figure 14.
(1) Do a repair of the fuselage skin in accordance with 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-3 Figure
48, or 737-300 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, or 737-400 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, or 737-500
SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31. Continue to do repeat damage tolerance post-repair inspections
of the fuselage skin in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.10.
b. Group 4-5:
shown in Figure 15.
(1) Do a repair of the fuselage skin in accordance with 737-300 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31,
or 737-400 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, or 737-500 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31.Continue to
do repeat damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the fuselage skin in accordance
with Paragraph 3.B.10.
c. Group 6:
shown in Figure 16.
(1) Do a repair of the fuselage skin in accordance with 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-3 Figure
48. Continue to do repeat damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the fuselage skin
in accordance with Paragraph 3.B.10.
8. Group 2-5:
DAMAGE TOLERANCE POST-MODIFICATION INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 360
a. Group 2-5:
Damage tolerance post-modification inspection of the frame at STA 360.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 360 for cracking, and a surface HFEC
inspection for cracking of the inner flange around the end fasteners in the modification
strap in accordance with Figure 28.
(2) If no crack is found during damage tolerance post-modification inspection of the frame
at STA 360, then continue to do repeat detailed and HFEC inspections of the frame for
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(3) If any crack is found during damage tolerance post-modification inspection of the frame
at STA 360, then contact Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin,
9. Group 2-7:
DAMAGE TOLERANCE POST-REPAIR INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 328
a. Group 2-7:
Damage tolerance post-repair inspection of the frame at STA 328.
(1) Do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 328 for cracking, and a surface HFEC
inspection for cracking of the frame web segment around the end fastener in the repair
filler and the end fastener in the repair angle in accordance with Figure 29.
(2) If no crack is found during damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the frame at STA
328, then continue to do repeat detailed and HFEC inspection of the frame for cracking.
(3) If any crack is found during damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the frame at STA
328, then contact Boeing for a repair of damage found in the frame at STA 328 and do
the work instructed by Boeing.
10. Group 2-6:

DAMAGE TOLERANCE POST-REPAIR INSPECTION OF THE FUSELAGE SKIN
a. Group 2-3:
Damage tolerance post-repair inspection of the fuselage skin.
NOTE: This damage tolerance post-repair inspection of the fuselage skin is only applicable
to repairs done at the locations shown in Figure 14.
(1) Do damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the fuselage skin for cracking in
accordance with 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-3 Figure 48, or 737-300 SRM 53-00-01 Repair
31, or 737-400 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, or 737-500 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31.
(2) If no crack is found during damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the fuselage skin,
then continue to do repeat damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the fuselage skin
for cracking.
(3) If any crack is found during damage tolerance post-repair inspections of the fuselage
skin, then contact Boeing to get instructions for the repair for this service bulletin, and do
b. Group 4-5:
accordance with 737-300 SRM 53-00-01 Repair 31, or 737-400 SRM 53-00-01 Repair
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for cracking.
c. Group 6:
accordance with 737-100/200 SRM 53-30-3 Figure 48.
for cracking.
11. Group 2-7:

CLOSE ACCESS
a. Group 2-5:
Close access to the airplane. Refer to Figure 30 as an accepted procedure. Return the airplane
to a serviceable condition.
b. Group 6-7:
Close access to the airplane. Refer to Figure 31 as an accepted procedure. Return the airplane
to a serviceable condition.

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FIGURE 1: OPEN ACCESS

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The step numbers shown below agree with the numbers shown in the circle symbols in the figure.
STEP TASK NAME MORE DATA

1 Open Electronic Equipment Open the Electronic Equipment Access Door to get access
Access Door to the electronic equipment compartment on the right side.
2 Open Forward Cargo Door Open the Forward Cargo Door to get access to the forward
cargo compartment on the right side, adjacent to the forward
bulkhead.
3 Remove / Sidewall Lining Remove and keep the sidewall Lining adjacent to the frames
Keep at STA 380 on the right side of the cargo compartment. (a)
4 Remove / Forward Bulkhead Remove and keep the forward bulkhead panel adjacent to
Keep Panel the frame at STA 380 on the right side of the cargo compart-
ment.
5 Remove / Insulation Remove the insulation from the frames at the locations that
Keep follow:
STA 312 between stringers S-19R to S-22R
Make sure you remove the insulation necessary get access
to the forward and aft side of the frames.
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1 Open Electronic Equipment Open the Electronic Equipment Access Door to get access
Access Door to the electronic equipment compartment on the right side.
2 Remove / Insulation Remove the insulation from the frames at the locations that
Keep follow:
Make sure you remove the insulation necessary get access
to the forward and aft side of the frames.

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1 Inspect Frame Do a general visual inspection of the frame at STA 312 to
make sure that the strap adjacent to stringer S-22R is in-
stalled. (a) (b)
(a) If the strap adjacent to stringer S-22R is not installed, then you have an incorrect installation.
(b) The frame web and inner chord on some airplanes can look different than what is shown.
INSTALLED
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FIGURE 4: DETAILED INSPECTION OF THE FRAME AT STA 328

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1 Clean Frame Clean the frame at STA 328 from stringers S-20R to S-21R
for inspection. The inspection area must be clean of dirt,
grease, corrosion inhibiting compound, sealant, or other
compounds that prevent a detailed inspection of the structure.
Refer to SOPM 20-30-03 as an accepted procedure for sol-
vent cleaning. Make sure you only use approved sealant re-
moval tools to remove sealant or other compounds. Refer to
737-100/200 AMM 51-31-00 or 737-300/400/500 AMM 51-
31-00 as an accepted procedure.
2 Inspect Frame Do an internal detailed inspection of the frame at STA 328
from stringers S-20R to S-21R on the forward and aft side of
the frame. Inspect for cracking in the frame web, the inner
flange, the failsafe chord, the inner chord, and the strap. In-
spect for a severed frame web. Typical cracks are in the frame
web and start at a tool hole, the end fastener in the inner
chord, or the frame web notch. (a) (b)
(a) If structure or systems hardware attached to the frame covers a structural detail that is inspected, then it
is only necessary to inspect the area of the structural detail that is visible. It is not necessary to remove
structure or systems hardware attached to the frame to do the detail inspection.
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1 Inspect Frame Tool Hole Do an open hole HFEC inspection of the tool hole in the frame
Web web at STA 328 for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT
Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16. (a) (b)
2 Inspect Frame End Fastener Do a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web at STA 328
Web Common to the for cracking around the end fastener in the inner chord in
Inner Chord accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Proce-
dure 4 or 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23.
Inspect approximately a 0.10 inch zone around the fastener.
3 Inspect Frame Frame Web Do a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web at STA 328
Web Notch for cracking that start at the frame web notch in accordance
with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737
NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23. Use a frequency
of 100-500 KHZ. Inspect approximately a 0.10 inch zone ad-
jacent to the frame web notch along the inspection zone. Use
non-conductive probe guide option 1 or option 2. Move the
probe along the probe guide to do the inspection.
(a) Use a 0.030 inch notch standard in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16.
(b) Make sure the hole is round before inspection. If necessary, it is acceptable to do a clean up ream in ac-
cordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16. This must be a light ream to clean the
hole without increasing the diameter of the hole larger than 0.260 inch.

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flange, the failsafe chord, the inner chord, and the strap. (a)
(b)
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the frame. Inspect for cracking in the frame web, the lower
frame web, the inner flange, the failsafe chord, the lower
failsafe chord (if installed), the inner chord, and the strap. (a)
(b)

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flange, the doubler, and the failsafe chord. Inspect for a sev-
ered frame web. Typical cracks are in the frame web and can
start at a tool hole, an insulation blanket stud hole, an end
fastener in the doubler common to the frame web, or an end
fastener in the doubler common to the inner flange. (a)

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Web web for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part
6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16. (a) (b)
2 Inspect Frame Insulation Blan- Do an open hole HFEC inspection of the insulation blanket
Web ket Stud Hole stud hole in the frame web for cracking in accordance with
737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16. (a) (c)
3 Inspect Frame End Fastener Do a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web around the
Web in Doubler end fastener in the doubler for cracking in accordance with
737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737 NDT
Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23. Inspect approximately
a 0.10 inch zone around the fastener.
4 Inspect Inner End Fastener Do a surface HFEC inspection of the inner flange around the
Flange in Doubler end fastener in the doubler for cracking in accordance with
737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737 NDT
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ered frame web. Typical cracks can start in the inner flange
at fasteners common to the bulkhead support angle. (a)

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1 Inspect Inner Forward Side Do a surface HFEC inspection on the on the forward side of
Flange the inner flange for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT
Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737 NDT Manual
Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23. Inspect the surface adjacent
to the fastener common to the bulkhead support angle and
the doubler as shown. (a) (b)
2 Inspect Inner Aft Side Do a surface HFEC inspection on the aft side of the inner
Flange flange for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part
6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-
00, Procedure 23. Inspect the surface adjacent to the fastener
common to the bulkhead support angle and the doubler as
shown. (a) (b)
3 Inspect Inner Around Fasten- Do a surface HFEC inspection of the inner flange around
Flange ers Common to fasteners common to the inner flange (2 places) for cracking
the Inner in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Proce-
Flange dure 4 or 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23.
Inspect approximately a 0.05 inch zone around the bucked
tail of the fastener. (c)
(a) Use High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) pencil probe with a 90 degree, 0.1 inch long maximum drop,
0.05 inch or smaller diameter tubing.
(b) Position the probe on the inner flange. Move the probe up and down along the inner flange adjacent to
the fastener to do the inspection. The approximate length of the inspection zone is 0.5 inch above the
fastener centerline, and 0.5 inch below the fastener centerline. The approximate width of the inspection
zone is shown in Section C-C.
(c) Use High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) pencil probe with 0.05 inch or smaller diameter tubing.

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1 Inspect Inner Forward Side Do a surface HFEC inspection on the on the forward side of
Flange the inner flange for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT
Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737 NDT Manual
Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23. Inspect the surface adjacent
to the fastener common to the bulkhead support angle and
the doubler as shown. (a) (b)
2 Inspect Inner Aft Side Do a surface HFEC inspection on the aft side of the inner
Flange flange for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part
6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-
00, Procedure 23. Inspect the surface adjacent to the fastener
common to the bulkhead support angle and the doubler as
shown. (a) (b)
3 Inspect Inner Around Fasten- Do a surface HFEC inspection of the inner flange around
Flange ers Common to fasteners common to the inner flange (3 places) for cracking
the Inner in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Proce-
Flange dure 4 or 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23.
Inspect approximately a 0.05 inch zone around the bucked
tail of the fastener. (c)
(a) Use High Frequency Eddy Current (HFEC) pencil probe with a 90 degree, 0.1 inch long maximum drop,
0.05 inch or smaller diameter tubing.
(b) Position the probe on the inner flange. Move the probe up and down along the inner flange adjacent to
the fastener to do the inspection. The approximate length of the inspection zone is 0.5 inch above the
fastener centerline, and 0.5 inch below the fastener centerline. The approximate width of the inspection
zone is shown in Section C-C.
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1 Inspect Fuselage Skin Do an external detailed inspection of the fuselage skin for
cracking. Typical cracks can start adjacent to the edge of the
bonded skin doubler.
2 Inspect Fuselage Skin Do external surface eddy current inspection of the fuselage
skin for subsurface cracks in accordance with 737 NDT Part
6, 53-30-09 or 737 NDT Part 6, 53-30-18 or 737 NDT Manual
Part 6, 53-30-19 or 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 53-30-25. Do
the eddy current inspection in the inspection zones shown.
Typical cracks can start adjacent to the edge of the bonded
skin doubler.
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FIGURE 17: PRE-MODIFICATION INSPECTION - TOOL HOLE - FRAME AT STA 360

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Web web for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part
6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16. (a) (b)
2 Measure Frame Tool Hole Measure the diameter of the tool hole in the frame web. Make
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FIGURE 18: MODIFICATION - TOOL HOLE - FRAME AT STA 360

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STEP TASK NAME IDENTIFICATION MORE DATA

1 Drill Tool Hole - Drill an insurance cut in the tool hole in
the frame web. Make sure that the hole
diameter is 0.316 to 0.322 inch.
2 Install / Rivet BACR15BB10AD( )C Install new rivet BACR15BB10AD( )C in
New the tool hole. Overdrive the rivet to 1.4D
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1 Inspect Frame Insulation Blan- Do an open hole HFEC inspection of the insulation blanket
Web ket Stud Hole stud hole in the frame web for cracking in accordance with
737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16. (a) (b)
2 Measure Frame Insulation Blan- Measure the diameter of the insulation blanket stud hole in
Web ket Stud Hole the frame web. Make sure that the hole diameter is not larger
than 0.166 inch.
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FIGURE 20: MODIFICATION - INSULATION BLANKET STUD HOLE - FRAME AT STA 360
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1 Drill Insulation Blanket Stud - Drill an insurance cut in the insulation
Hole blanket stud hole in the frame web.
Make sure that the hole diameter is
0.225 to 0.231 inch.
2 Install / Rivet BACR15BB7AD( )C Install rivet new BACR15BB7AD( )C in
New the insulation blanket stud hole. Over-
drive the rivet to 1.4D minimum.
3 Install / Lining Attachment Stud 0P1913-1 (optional Install new lining attachment stud
New 2045081-1) / BMS 10- 0P1913-1 (optional 2045081-1) on the
11 Type 1 / Adhesive STA 360 frame adjacent to where the
Type 89 or Type 117 or removed insulation blanket studs were
Type 121 located. Solvent clean area where the
new lining attachment stud will be in-
stalled. Refer to SOPM 20-30-03 as an
accepted procedure. Apply two coats of
BMS 10-11 Type 1 primer where the
new lining attachment stud will be in-
accepted procedure. Bond the lining at-
tachment stud with Type 89 or Type 117
or Type 121. Refer to SOPM 20-50-12
as an accepted procedure.
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1 Remove Rivet Frame Web Remove the end fastener rivet in the frame web as shown.
2 Remove Rivet Inner Flange Remove rivets in the inner flange as shown (4 places).
3 Inspect Rivet Hole Frame Web Do an open hole HFEC inspection of the end fastener rivet
hole in the frame web for cracking in accordance with 737
NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16. (a) (b)
4 Measure Rivet Hole Frame Web / Measure the diameter of the end fastener rivet hole in the
Doubler frame web and doubler as shown. Make sure that the hole
diameter is not larger than 0.202 inch.
5 Inspect Rivet Hole Inner Flange Do an open hole HFEC inspection of the rivet holes in the
inner flange for cracking in accordance with 737 NDT Manual
Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16 (4 places). (a) (b)
6 Measure Rivet Hole Inner Flange / Measure the diameter of the end fastener rivet hole in the
Doubler inner flange and doubler as shown. Make sure that the hole
diameter is not larger than 0.202 inch.
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STEP TASK NAME IDENTIFICATION QTY MORE DATA

1 Make / Modification Strap 737-53A1323-1M 1 Make Modification Strap 737-
New 53A1323-1M from 0.063 inch thick
7075-T6 clad aluminum sheet. Form
to match the contour of the frame in
accordance with 737-100/200 SRM
51-20-1, or 737-300 SRM 51-30-01,
or 737-400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-
500 SRM 51-30-01. (a)
2 Deburr Modification Strap - 1 Break all sharp edges on the cut
edges of Modification Strap 737-
53A1323-1M.
3 Apply Chemical Conversion Type 2, Class A - Apply chemical conversion coating
Coating Type 2, Class A to the cut edges
and bare surfaces of Modification
Strap 737-53A1323-1M. Refer to
SOPM 20-43-03 as an accepted
procedure.
4 Apply Primer BMS 10-11, Type I - Apply two coats of primer BMS 10-
11, Type I to the cut edges and bare
surfaces of Modification Strap 737-
53A1323-1M. Refer to SOPM 20-41-
5 Identify / Modification Strap 737-53A1323-1M 1 Rubber stamp the part number on
New Modification Strap 737-53A1323-1M.
Refer to SOPM 20-50-10 as an ac-
cepted procedure.
6 Install / Modification Strap 737-53A1323-1 / 1 Install new Modification Strap 737-
New BMS 5-95, Type 1, 53A1323-1M. Maintain a 2D mini-
Class B or C mum edge margin for new fastener
locations. Maintain a 1.7D minimum
edge margin for initial fastener loca-
tions in the Modification Strap and
the doubler. Apply sealant BMS 5-
95, Type 1, Class B or C to the fay-
ing surface of the part. Refer to
SOPM 20-50-19, 737-100/200 AMM
51-31-00, and 737-300/400/500
AMM 51-31-00 as accepted proce-
dures.
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7 Drill Frame Web / Doubler - Drill an insurance cut in the end
fastener hole for the bolt and collar
that is installed in the frame web and
doubler. Make sure that the hole di-
ameter is 0.247 to 0.250 inch. (b)
8 Install / Bolt, Protruding Head BACB30MY8K2 / 1 Install new Bolt BACB30MY8K2 in
New / New / Collar BACC30M8 / BMS 5- the frame web and doubler with new
95, Type I, Class B Collar BACC30M8 in accordance
or C with 737-100/200 SRM 51-30-02,
737-300 SRM 51-40-01, 737-400
SRM 51-40-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-
40-01. Install the bolt wet with
sealant BMS 5-95, TYPE I, Class B
or C. Refer to SOPM 20-50-19 as
an accepted procedure. (c)
9 Drill Strap / Inner Flange / - Drill an insurance cut in the end
Doubler / Radius Filler fastener hole for the bolt and collar
that is installed in the new Modifica-
tion Strap 737-53A1323-1M, inner
flange, doubler, and new Radius
Filler BACF33C100-75DF. Make
sure that the hole diameter is 0.247
to 0.250 inch. (b)
10 Install / Bolt, Protruding Head BACB30MY8K5 / 1 Install new Bolt BACB30MY8K5 in
New / New / Collar / Radius Filler BACC30M8 / the new Modification Strap 737-
/ New BACF33C100-75DF 53A1323-1M, inner flange, and
/ BMS 5-95, Type I, doubler with new Collar BACC30M8
Class B or C and new Radius Filler
BACF33C100-75DF in accordance
with 737-100/200 SRM 51-30-02,
737-300 SRM 51-40-01, 737-400
SRM 51-40-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-
40-01. Install the bolt wet with
sealant BMS 5-95, TYPE I, Class B
or C. Refer to SOPM 20-50-19 as
(a) Maintain a 2D minimum edge margin for new fastener locations. Maintain a 1.7D minimum edge margin
for initial fastener locations.
(b) Maintain a 1.5D minimum edge margin.
(c) Bolt orientation can be changed from what is shown to aid installation.
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The codes shown below agree with the letter shown in the upper left corner of the fastener symbols in the figure.
A number in the lower right corner gives the grip length of the fastener. The QTY numbers shown below are the
number of fasteners necessary for this figure.
Fastener Code Table
CODE NAME IDENTIFICATION QTY HOLE DIA MORE DATA

A Rivet, Modified Univer- BACR15FT6D( )C 8 0.191 - 0.202 -
sal Head inch diameter
B Rivet, Modified Univer- BACR15FT6D( )C 1 0.191 - 0.202 Overdrive rivet to 1.4D
sal Head inch diameter minimum.
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1 Measure Gap - 1 Measure and record the initial gap
between the ECS duct and the STA
328 frame inner flange.
Remove / Screw - 1 Remove and discard the screw that
Discard holds the ECS duct clamp to the
nutplate spacer.
Remove / ECS Duct Clamp - 1 Remove the ECS duct clamp from
Keep the ECS duct. Keep the ECS duct
clamp.
Remove / Nutplate Spacer - 1 Remove the nutplate spacer from
Keep the frame web. Keep the nutplate
spacer.
2 Remove / Auxiliary ECS Duct - 1 Remove the auxiliary ECS duct
Keep Clamp clamp from the auxiliary ECS duct
and the auxiliary ECS support block.
Keep the auxiliary ECS duct clamp
(a)
Remove / Screw / Washer / - 2 / 2 / 2 Remove and discard the screws,
Discard / Spacer / Nut /2 washers, spacers, and nuts that at-
Discard / tach the auxiliary ECS support block
Discard / to the auxiliary ECS support Brack-
Discard et. (a)
Remove / Auxiliary ECS Sup- - 1 Remove and keep the auxiliary ECS
Keep port Block support block. (a)
Remove / Auxiliary ECS Sup- - 1 Remove and keep the auxiliary ECS
Keep port Bracket support bracket. (a)
3 Remove / Screw - 2 Remove and keep the screws that
Keep attach the electrical raceway to the
electrical raceway support bracket
(2 places). (b)
Remove / Electrical Raceway - 1 Remove the electrical raceway sup-
Keep Support Bracket port bracket from the frame web.
Keep the electrical raceway support
bracket. (b)
4 Remove / Splice Plate - 1 Remove and keep the splice plate.
Keep
5 Remove / Stringer Tie - 1 Remove and keep the stringer tie at
Keep S-20R.
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6 Remove / Stringer Tie - 1 Remove and keep the stringer tie at
Keep S-21R.
7 Remove / Stringer Tie - 1 Remove and discard the stringer tie
Discard at S-22R.
8 Remove / Strap - 1 Remove and discard the strap.
Discard
9 Remove Rivet - 17 Remove remaining rivets common
to the frame web from the below the
splice plate to below stringer S-22R.
(c)
10 Cut Frame Web - - Cut the frame web adjacent to
stringer S-22R as shown. For the
lower part of the frame web, main-
tain a 125 microinches Ra surface
finish or smoother. Maintain a 1.7D
minimum edge margin for initial fas-
tener locations. Make sure that you
do not cut the failsafe chord. Make
sure that you do not damage adja-
cent structure.
11 Remove / Upper Part of Frame - - Remove and discard the upper part
Discard / Web / Fillers or of the frame web.
Discard Shims -
Remove and discard the fillers or
shims that are installed between the
frame web and the inner chord, and
between the frame web and the fail-
safe chord.
12 Deburr Lower Part of Frame - - Break all sharp edges on the cut
Web edge of the lower part of the frame
web.
13 Apply Chemical Conver- Type 2, Class A - Apply chemical conversion coating
sion Coating Type 2, Class A to the bare surface
of the cut edge of the lower part of
the frame web. Refer to SOPM 20-
11, Type I to the cut edge of the
lower part of the frame web. Refer
to SOPM 20-41-02 as an accepted
procedure.
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15 Inspect Rivet Hole - 55 Do an open hole HFEC inspection
of rivet holes in the upper frame
web, frame web, inner flange, inner
chord, failsafe chord, and skin for
cracking in accordance with 737
NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Pro-
cedure 16. (d) (e) (f)
16 Inspect Rivet Hole - 8 Do an open hole HFEC inspection
of rivet holes in the kept splice plate
for cracking in accordance with 737
NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Pro-
cedure 16. (d) (e)
(a) Do this step only if the auxiliary ECS duct is installed. Some airplanes can have the auxiliary ECS duct
installed in accordance with service bulletin 737-21-1107 or service bulletin 737-21-1111.
(b) Do this step only if the electrical raceway is installed.
(c) These rivet locations are common to repair parts.
(d) Use a 0.030 inch notch standard in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 16.
(e) Make sure the hole is round before inspection. If necessary, it is acceptable to do a clean up ream in ac-
hole without increasing the diameter of the hole larger than 0.202 inch. On airplanes with bonded skins,
for holes common to the skin and frame web between stringers S-20R and S-22R, this must be a light
ream to clean the hole without increasing the diameter of the hole larger than 0.171 inch.
(f) The failsafe chord on some airplanes can look different than what is shown.
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1 Cut / New Frame Web 65-45812U172 1 Cut frame web 65-45812U172 at the
center line of stringer S-22R. Keep
the Frame Web Segment. (a) (b) (c)
(d)
2 Discard / Lower Part of Frame - - Discard the lower part of frame web
New Web. (after cut).
3 Identify / Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R - Rubber stamp the part number on
New the part. Refer to SOPM 20-50-10
4 Counter- Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R - Make a 0.005 to 0.010 inch deep x
sink / New 100 degree countersink in the for-
ward side and aft side of the 2 tool
holes in the Frame Web Segment.
5 Install / Rivet BACR15BA8AD( )C 2 Install a BACR15BA8AD( )C rivet in
New 2 tool hole locations. Over drive rivet
to 1.4D minimum. Microshave the
rivet flush within 0.000 to 0.005 of
the forward and aft side of the
Frame Web Segment in accordance
with 737-100/200 SRM 51-70 or
737-300 SRM 51-10-01 or 737-400
SRM 51-10-01 or 737-500 SRM 51-
10-01.
6 Cut / New Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R - Cut the Frame Web Segment to in-
crease the size of the frame web
notch. Make a 0.25 radius cut adja-
cent to the frame web notch in the
aft side of the frame web. Make a
straight cut in the inboard side of the
inner flange. Make a 0.30 inch ra-
dius cut in the forward side of the
inner flange. Maintain a 63 mi-
croinches Ra surface finish or
smoother. Remove and discard the
small piece of the cut material.

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7 Make / Repair Splice Plate 737-53A1323-2R 1 Make Repair Splice Plate 737-
New 53A1323-2R from 0.050 inch thick
7075-0 clad aluminum sheet. Form
to match contour of Frame Web
Segment and initial frame web in
accordance with 737-100/200 SRM
51-20-1, or 737-300 SRM 51-30-01,
or 737-400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-
500 SRM 51-30-01. (e) (f) (g)
8 Make / Repair Filler 737-53A1323-3R 1 Make Repair Filler 737-53A1323-3R
New from 0.032 inch thick 7075-T6 clad
aluminum sheet in accordance with
737-100/200 SRM 51-20-1, or 737-
300 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-400
SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-
30-01. (e) (f)
9 Make / Repair Angle 737-53A1323-4R 1 Make Repair Angle 737-53A1323-
New 4R from 0.050 inch thick 7075-0 clad
aluminum sheet. Form to match
contour of Frame Web Segment and
initial inner chord in accordance with
737-100/200 SRM 51-20-1, or 737-
300 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-400
SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-
30-01. (e) (f) (g)
10 Make / Upper Filler 737-53A1323-5R 1 Make Upper Filler 737-53A1323-5R
737-100/200 SRM 51-20-1, or 737-
300 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-400
SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-
30-01.
11 Make / Lower Filler 737-53A1323-6R 1 Make Lower Filler 737-53A1323-6R
737-100/200 SRM 51-20-1, or 737-
300 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-400
SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-
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12 Make / Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-53A1323-7R 1 Make Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-
7075-T6 clad aluminum sheet.
Match the shape of the nutplate
spacer in accordance with 737-
100/200 SRM 51-20-1, or 737-300
SRM 51-30-01, or 737-400 SRM 51-
30-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-30-01.
(h)
13 Make / Auxiliary ECS Support 737-53A1323-8R 1 Make the Auxiliary ECS Support
New Bracket Filler Bracket Filler 737-53A1323-8R from
0.050 inch thick 7075-T6 clad alu-
minum sheet. Match the shape of
the auxiliary ECS duct bracket and
the Repair Splice Plate in accor-
dance with 737-100/200 SRM 51-
20-1, or 737-300 SRM 51-30-01, or
737-400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500
SRM 51-30-01. (i)
14 Deburr Repair Part Edges - - Break all sharp edges on the cut
edges of the repair parts.
and bare surfaces of the repair
parts. Refer to SOPM 20-43-03 as
an accepted procedure. (d)
surfaces of the repair parts. Refer
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17 Identify / Repair Splice Plate 737-53A1323-2R 1 Rubber stamp the part number on
as an accepted procedure. (h) (i)
Identify / Repair Filler 737-53A1323-3R 1
New
Identify / Repair Angle 737-53A1323-4R 1
New
Identify / Upper Filler 737-53A1323-5R 1
New
Identify / Lower Filler 737-53A1323-6R 1
New
Identify / Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-53A1323-7R 1
New
Identify / Auxiliary ECS Support 737-53A1323-8R 1
New Bracket Filler
(a) Frame Web 65-45812U172 can be used to make Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R for an airplane
that has initial frame web 65-45812-34 installed. Initial frame web 65-45812-34 and Frame Web 65-
45812U172 are identical from stringer S-22R to the upper end of the frame web.
(b) The U designator in the part number indicates that the new part does not have pilot holes.
(c) The edge of the Frame Web Segment adjacent to stringer S-22R is cut again during installation to match
adjacent parts.
(d) Do not apply a chemical conversion coating or primer to the Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R on
the cut edge adjacent to stringer S-22R at this time.
(e) Maintain a 2D minimum edge margin for new fasteners and 1.7D minimum edge margin for initial fasteners.
(f) Make sure that the part has 4D to 6D fastener spacing for new fasteners.
(g) After you form the part, heat treat the part to 7075-T62.
(h) The Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-53A1323-7R is only required if the auxiliary ECS duct is not installed.
(i) The Auxiliary ECS Support Bracket Filler 737-53A1323-8R is only required if the auxiliary ECS duct is in-
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1 Install / Filler 65-45812U23 1 Install a new Filler 65-45812U23. (a)
New
2 Install / Filler BACF3T03E7G7 1 Install a new Filler BACF3T03E7G7.
New
3 Install / Filler 65-45812U42 1 Install a new Filler 65-45812U42. (a)
New
4 Cut / New Frame Web Seg- 737-53A1323-1R - Cut lower end of new Frame Web Seg-
ment ment 737-53A1323-1R to match the cut
in the initial frame web. Maintain a 125
microinches Ra surface finish or
smoother. Maintain a 2D minimum edge
margin for new fastener locations.
Maintain a 1.7D minimum edge margin
5 Deburr Frame Web Seg- 737-53A1323-1R - Break all sharp edges on the cut edge
ment of new Frame Web Segment 737-
53A1323-1R.
6 Apply Chemical Conver- 737-53A1323-1R / Apply chemical conversion coating Type
sion Coating Type 2, Class A 2, Class A to the bare surface of the cut
edge of new Frame Web Segment 737-
53A1323-1R. Refer to SOPM 20-43-03
7 Apply Primer 737-53A1323-1R / - Apply two coats of primer BMS 10-11,
BMS 10-11, Type I Type I to the cut edge of new Frame
Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R. Refer
procedure.
8 Install / Frame Web Seg- 737-53A1323-1R 1 Install new Frame Web Segment 737-
New ment 53A1323-1R. Maintain a 2D minimum
edge margin for new fastener locations.
for initial fastener locations. Only install
the fasteners shown.
9 Install / Splice Plate Kept Part 1 Install kept splice plate.
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10 Install / Repair Splice Plate 737-53A1323-2R 1 Install new Repair Splice Plate 737-
New 53A1323-2R. Maintain a 2D minimum
for initial fastener locations. Maintain a
4D to 6D fastener spacing for new fas-
teners.
11 Install / Repair Filler / Re- 737-53A1323-3R / 1/1 Install new Repair Filler 737-53A1323-
New / New pair Angle 737-53A1323-4R 3R and new Repair Angle 737-
53A1323-4R. Maintain a 2D minimum
teners. Only install the fasteners shown.
12 Install / Stringer Tie Kept Part 1 Install kept stringer tie at S-20R.
Kept
Kept
14 Install / Stringer Tie 69-37411U1 1 Install new Stringer Tie 69-37411U1 at
New S-22R. Maintain a 2D minimum edge
for initial fastener locations. Make sure
that new Stringer Tie 69-37411U1 does
not touch the bend radii in stringer S-
22R. Make sure that the heads of the
rivets do not touch the bend radii of new
Stringer Tie 69-37411U1. (a)
15 Install / Strap / Upper Filler 65-45812U24 / 737- 1 / 1 / Install new Strap 65-45812U24, new
New / New / Lower Filler 53A1323-5R / 737- 1 Upper Filler 737-53A1323-5R, and new
/ New 53A1323-6R Lower Filler 737-53A1323-6R. Maintain
a 2D minimum edge margin for new
fastener locations. Maintain a 1.7D
minimum edge margin for initial fastener
locations. Maintain a 4D to 6D fastener
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16 Install / ECS Duct Clamp / Kept Part / 1 / 1 / Install the kept ECS duct clamp on the
Kept / New Screw, Hex Head / BACS12HN3-8 / 1 ECS duct with new screw BACS12HN3-
/ Kept Nutplate Spacer Kept Part 8 and kept nutplate spacer. (b)
Install / Nutplate Spacer / Kept Part / 737- 1/1 Install the kept nutplate spacer on the
Kept / New Nutplate Spacer 53A1323-7R new Repair Splice Plate and new Frame
Filler Web Segment as shown. Make sure
you install new Nutplate Spacer Filler
737-53A1323-7R between the kept
nutplate spacer and the new Frame
Web Segment as shown. Maintain a 2D
minimum edge margin. (b)
Measure Gap Gap Between ECS - Measure the gap between the ECS duct
Duct and Frame In- and the STA 328 frame inner flange to
ner Flange make sure it is not less than the initial
gap that you measured. (b)
Install / Rivet Part Number in Ac- 3 Install new rivets common to the failsafe
New cordance with Fasten- chord in the new Frame Web Segment
er Table as shown (2 places) and in the new
Repair Splice Plate as shown (1 place).
(b)
Install / Rivet Part Number in Ac- 2 Install new rivets in the new Repair
New cordance with Fasten- Splice Plate as shown (2 places).
er Table Maintain a 2D edge margin minimum
to the plugged tool hole in the new
Frame Web Segment. Maintain a 4D to
6D fastener spacing for new fasteners.
(c)

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17 Install / Auxiliary ECS Sup- Kept Part / 737- 1/1 Install the kept auxiliary ECS support
Kept / New port Bracket / Auxil- 53A1323-8R bracket on the new Repair Splice Plate
iary ECS Support and the new Frame Web Segment as
Bracket Filler shown. Make sure you install new Aux-
iliary ECS Support Bracket Filler 737-
53A1323-8R between the kept auxiliary
ECS support bracket and the new
Frame Web Segment as shown. (d)
Install / Auxiliary ECS Sup- Kept Part / 1 / 2 / Install the kept auxiliary ECS support
Kept / New port Block / Screw, BACS12HN3-8 / 2 / 2 / block on the kept auxiliary ECS support
/ New / Hex Head / Washer, NAS1149D0332J / 2 bracket to with new screw
New / New Flat / Spacer, NAS43DD3-16FC / BACS12HN3-8 (2 places), new washer
Sleeve / Nut, Self BACN10YR3CD NAS1149D0332J (2 places), new
Locking spacer NAS43DD3-16FC (2 places),
and new nut BACN10YR3CD (2
places). (d)
Install / Auxiliary ECS Duct Kept Part 1 Install the kept Auxiliary ECS duct
Kept Clamp clamp on the auxiliary ECS duct and
kept Auxiliary ECS support block. (d)
Install / ECS Duct Clamp / Kept Part / 1 / 1 / Install the kept ECS duct clamp on the
/ New Nutplate Spacer BACN10TS3-4 8 and new Nutplate Spacer
BACN10TS3-4. (d)
Install / Nutplate Spacer BACN10TS3-4 1 Install the new Nutplate Spacer
New BACN10TS3-4 to the Auxiliary ECS
support bracket as shown. Maintain 2D
edge margin. (d)
gap that you measured. (d)
Install / Rivets Part Number in Ac- 2 Install rivets in new Repair Splice Plate
New cordance with Fasten- as shown (2 places). Maintain a 2D
er Table edge margin minimum to the plugged
tool hole in the new Frame Web Seg-
ment. Maintain a 4D to 6D fastener
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18 Install / Electrical Raceway Kept Part 1 Install the kept electrical raceway sup-
Kept Support Bracket port bracket to the new Repair Splice
Plate as shown. Maintain a 2D edge
margin minimum to the plugged tool
hole in the new Frame Web Segment.
(e)
Install / Electrical Raceway Kept Part / Kept Part 1 / 2 Install kept electrical raceway support
Kept / Kept Support Bracket / bracket to the electrical raceway with
Screw the kept screws (2 places). (e)
19 Install / Lining Attachment 0P1913-1 (optional 4 Install new lining attachment studs
New Stud 2045081-1) / BMS 0P1913-1 (optional 2045081-1) on the
10-11 Type 1 / Adhe- STA 328 frame adjacent to where the
sive Type 89 or Type removed insulation blanket studs were
117 or Type 121 located. Solvent clean area where the
new lining attachment studs will be in-
accepted procedure. Apply two coats
of BMS 10-11 Type 1 primer where the
accepted procedure. Bond the lining
attachment studs with Type 89 or Type
117 or Type 121. Refer to SOPM 20-
50-12 as an accepted procedure. (f)
(a) The U designator in the part number indicates that the new part does not have pilot holes.
(b) Do this step only if the auxiliary ECS duct is not installed.
(c) Do this step only if the electrical raceway is not installed.
(d) Do this step only if the auxiliary ECS duct is installed. Some airplanes can have the auxiliary ECS duct
installed in accordance with service bulletin 737-21-1107 or service bulletin 737-21-1111.
(e) Do this step only if the electrical raceway is installed.
(f) Some airplanes can require a different quantity of Lining Attachment Studs than the quantity shown. Install
the quantity of Lining Attachment Studs that are necessary.

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Fastener Table

B Rivet, 100 Degree Pre- BACR15GF5D( ) 10 0.159 - 0.171 -
cision Shear Head inch diameter
C Rivet, 100 Degree Pre- BACR15GF6D( ) 5 0.191 - 0.202 -
D Rivet, Universal Head BACR15BB4A( )C 4 0.128 - 0.135 -
inch diameter
E Rivet, Modified Univer- BACR15FT5D( )C 12 0.159 - 0.171 -
F Rivet, Modified Univer- BACR15FT6D( )C 2 0.191 - 0.202 Overdrive rivet to 1.4D
sal Head inch diameter minimum

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1 Cut / New Frame Web 65-45812U216 1 Cut frame web 65-45812U216 at the
center line of stringer S-22R. Keep
the Frame Web Segment. (a) (b) (c)
2 Discard / Lower Part of Frame - - Discard the lower part of frame web
New Web. (after cut).
3 Identify / Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-101R - Rubber stamp the part number on
4 Counter- Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-101R - Make a 0.005 to 0.010 inch deep x
sink / New 100 degree countersink in the for-
ward side and aft side of the 2 tool
holes in the Frame Web Segment.
5 Install / Rivet BACR15BA8AD( )C 2 Install a BACR15BA8AD( )C rivet in
New 2 tool hole locations. Over drive rivet
to 1.4D minimum. Microshave the
rivet flush within 0.000 to 0.005 of
the forward and aft side of the
Frame Web Segment. Refer to 737-
300 SRM 51-10-01 or 737-400 SRM
51-10-01 or 737-500 SRM 51-10-01
as accepted procedures.
6 Cut / New Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-101R - Cut the Frame Web Segment to in-
crease the size of the frame web
notch. Make a 0.25 radius cut adja-
cent to the frame web notch in the
aft side of the frame web. Make a
straight cut in the inboard side of the
inner flange. Make a 0.30 inch ra-
dius cut in the forward side of the
inner flange. Maintain a 63 mi-
croinches Ra surface finish or
smoother. Remove and discard the
small piece of the cut material.

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7 Make / Repair Splice Plate 737-53A1323-102R 1 Make Repair Splice Plate 737-
7075-0 clad aluminum sheet. Form
to match the contour of Frame Web
Segment and initial frame web in
accordance with 737-300 SRM 51-
30-01, or 737-400 SRM 51-30-01,
or 737-500 SRM 51-30-01. (d) (e)
(f)
8 Make / Repair Filler 737-53A1323-103R 1 Make Repair Filler 737-53A1323-
New 103R from 0.032 inch thick 7075-T6
clad aluminum sheet in accordance
with 737-300 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-
400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500
SRM 51-30-01. (d) (e)
9 Make / Repair Angle 737-53A1323-104R 1 Make Repair Angle 737-53A1323-
New 104R from 0.063 inch thick 7075-0
clad aluminum sheet. Form to match
the contour of Frame Web Segment
and the initial inner chord in accor-
dance with 737-300 SRM 51-30-01,
or 737-400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-
500 SRM 51-30-01. (d) (e) (f)
10 Make / Upper Filler 737-53A1323-105R 1 Make Upper Filler 737-53A1323-
with 737-300 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-
400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500
SRM 51-30-01.
11 Make / Lower Filler 737-53A1323-106R 1 Make Lower Filler 737-53A1323-
with 737-300 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-
400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-500
SRM 51-30-01.
12 Make / Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-53A1323-107R 1 Make Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-
7075-T6 clad aluminum sheet.
Match the shape of the nutplate
spacer in accordance with 737-300
SRM 51-30-01, or 737-400 SRM 51-
30-01, or 737-500 SRM 51-30-01.
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13 Make / Auxiliary ECS Support 737-53A1323-108R 1 Make the Auxiliary ECS Support
New Bracket Filler Bracket Filler 737-53A1323-108R
from 0.063 inch thick 7075-T6 clad
aluminum sheet. Match the shape
of the auxiliary ECS duct bracket
and the Repair Splice Plate in accor-
dance with 737-300 SRM 51-30-01,
or 737-400 SRM 51-30-01, or 737-
500 SRM 51-30-01. (h)
14 Deburr Repair Part Edges - - Break all sharp edges on the cut
edges of the repair parts.
and bare surfaces of the repair
parts. Refer to SOPM 20-43-03 as
surfaces of the repair parts. Refer
procedure. (c)
17 Identify / Repair Splice Plate 737-53A1323-102R 1 Rubber stamp the part number on
as an accepted procedure. (g) (h)
Identify / Repair Filler 737-53A1323-103R 1
New
Identify / Repair Angle 737-53A1323-104R 1
New
Identify / Upper Filler 737-53A1323-105R 1
New
Identify / Lower Filler 737-53A1323-106R 1
New
Identify / Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-53A1323-107R 1
New
Identify / Auxiliary ECS Support 737-53A1323-108R 1
New Bracket Filler
(b) The edge of the Frame Web Segment adjacent to stringer S-22R is cut again during installation to match
adjacent parts.
(c) Do not apply a chemical conversion coating or primer to the Frame Web Segment 737-53A1323-1R on
the cut edge adjacent to stringer S-22R at this time.

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(d) Maintain a 2D minimum edge margin for new fasteners and 1.7D minimum edge margin for initial fasteners.
(e) Make sure that the part has 4D to 6D fastener spacing for new fasteners.
(f) After you form the part, heat treat the part to 7075-T62.
(g) The Nutplate Spacer Filler 737-53A1323-7R is only required if the auxiliary ECS duct is not installed.
(h) The Auxiliary ECS Support Bracket Filler 737-53A1323-8R is only required if the auxiliary ECS duct is in-
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1 Install / Shim BACS40R009A009F 2 Install a new Shim BACS40R009A009F.
New Remove 0.003 inch laminations from
Shim to obtain a final thickness of 0.006
inch.
2 Cut / New Frame Web Seg- 737-53A1323-101R - Cut lower end of the new Frame Web
ment Segment 737-53A1323-101R to match
the cut in the initial frame web. Maintain
a 125 microinches Ra surface finish or
smoother. Maintain a 2D minimum edge
3 Deburr Frame Web Seg- 737-53A1323-101R - Break all sharp edges on the cut edge
ment of new Frame Web Segment 737-
53A1323-101R.
4 Apply Chemical Conver- 737-53A1323-101R Apply chemical conversion coating Type
sion Coating / Type 2, Class A 2, Class A to the bare surface of the cut
edge of new Frame Web Segment 737-
53A1323-101R. Refer to SOPM 20-43-
5 Apply Primer 737-53A1323-101R - Apply two coats of primer BMS 10-11,
/ BMS 10-11, Type I Type I to the cut edge of new Frame
Web Segment 737-53A1323-101R.
Refer to SOPM 20-41-02 as an accept-
ed procedure.
6 Install / Frame Web Seg- 737-53A1323-101R 1 Install new Frame Web Segment 737-
New ment 53A1323-101R. Maintain a 2D minimum
for initial fastener locations. Only install
the fasteners shown. Only install the
fasteners shown.
7 Install / Splice Plate Kept Part 1 Install kept splice plate.
Kept

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8 Install / Repair Splice Plate 737-53A1323-102R 1 Install new Repair Splice Plate 737-
New 53A1323-102R. Maintain a 2D minimum
9 Install / Repair Filler / Re- 737-53A1323-103R 1 / 1 Install new Repair Filler 737-53A1323-
New / New pair Angle / 737-53A1323-104R 103R and new Repair Angle 737-
53A1323-104R. Maintain a 2D minimum
Kept
Kept
12 Install / Stringer Tie 69-37411U1 1 Install new Stringer Tie 69-37411U1 at
New S-22R. Maintain a 2D minimum edge
for initial fastener locations. Make sure
that new Stringer Tie 69-37411U1 does
not touch the bend radii in stringer S-
22R. Make sure that the heads of the
rivets do not touch the bend radii of new
Stringer Tie 69-37411U1. (a)
13 Install / Strap / Upper Filler 65-45812U24 / 737- 1 / 1 / Install new Strap 65-45812U24, new
New / New / Lower Filler 53A1323-105R/ 737- 1 Upper Filler 737-53A1323-105R, and
/ New 53A1323-106R new Lower Filler 737-53A1323-106R.
Maintain a 2D minimum edge margin
for new fastener locations. Maintain a
1.7D minimum edge margin for initial
fastener locations. Maintain a 4D to 6D
fastener spacing for new fasteners. (a)

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14 Install / ECS Duct Clamp / Kept Part / 1 / 1 / Install the kept ECS duct clamp on the
/ Kept Nutplate Spacer Kept Part 8 and kept nutplate spacer. (b)
Install / Nutplate Spacer / Kept Part / 737- 1/1 Install the kept nutplate spacer on the
Kept / New Nutplate Spacer 53A1323-107R new Repair Splice Plate and new Frame
Filler Web Segment as shown. Make sure
you install new Nutplate Spacer Filler
737-53A1323-107R between the kept
nutplate spacer and the new Frame
Web Segment as shown. Maintain a 2D
minimum edge margin. (b)
gap that you measured. (b)
Install / Rivet Part Number in Ac- 3 Install new rivets common to the failsafe
New cordance with Fasten- chord in the new Frame Web Segment
er Table as shown (2 places) and in the new
Repair Splice Plate as shown (1 place).
(b)
Install / Rivet Part Number in Ac- 2 Install new rivets in the new Repair
New cordance with Fasten- Splice Plate as shown (2 places).
er Table Maintain a 2D edge margin minimum
to the plugged tool hole in the new
Frame Web Segment. Maintain a 4D to
6D fastener spacing for new fasteners.
(c)

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15 Install / Auxiliary ECS Sup- Kept Part / 737- 1/1 Install the kept auxiliary ECS support
Kept / New port Bracket / Auxil- 53A1323-108R bracket on the new Repair Splice Plate
iary ECS Support and the new Frame Web Segment as
Bracket Filler shown. Make sure you install new Aux-
iliary ECS Support Bracket Filler 737-
53A1323-108R between the kept auxil-
iary ECS support bracket and the new
Frame Web Segment as shown. (d)
Install / Auxiliary ECS Sup- Kept Part / 1 / 2 / Install the kept auxiliary ECS support
Kept / New port Block / Screw, BACS12HN3-8 / 2 / 2 / block on the kept auxiliary ECS support
/ New / Hex Head / Washer, NAS1149D0332J / 2 bracket to with new screw
New / New Flat / Spacer, NAS43DD3-16FC / BACS12HN3-8 (2 places), new washer
Sleeve / Nut, Self BACN10YR3CD NAS1149D0332J (2 places), new
Locking spacer NAS43DD3-16FC (2 places),
and new nut BACN10YR3CD (2
places). (d)
Install / Auxiliary ECS Duct Kept Part 1 Install the kept Auxiliary ECS duct
Kept Clamp clamp on the auxiliary ECS duct and
kept Auxiliary ECS support block. (d)
Install / ECS Duct Clamp / Kept Part / 1 / 1 / Install the kept ECS duct clamp on the
/ New Nutplate Spacer BACN10TS3-4 8 and new Nutplate Spacer
BACN10TS3-4. (d)
Install / Nutplate Spacer BACN10TS3-4 1 Install the new Nutplate Spacer
New BACN10TS3-4 to the Auxiliary ECS
support bracket as shown. Maintain 2D
edge margin. (d)
gap that you measured. (d)
Install / Rivets Part Number in Ac- 2 Install rivets in new Repair Splice Plate
New cordance with Fasten- as shown (2 places). Maintain a 2D
er Table edge margin minimum to the plugged
tool hole in the new Frame Web Seg-
ment. Maintain a 4D to 6D fastener
spacing for new fasteners. (c)

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16 Install / Electrical Raceway Kept Part 1 Install the kept electrical raceway sup-
Kept Support Bracket port bracket to the new Repair Splice
Plate as shown. Maintain a 2D edge
margin minimum to the plugged tool
hole in the new Frame Web Segment.
(e)
Install / Electrical Raceway Kept Part / Kept Part 1 / 2 Install kept electrical raceway support
Kept / Kept Support Bracket / bracket to the electrical raceway with
Screw the kept screws (2 places). (e)
17 Install / Lining Attachment 0P1913-1 (optional 4 Install new lining attachment studs
New Stud 2045081-1) / BMS 0P1913-1 (optional 2045081-1) on the
10-11 Type 1 / Adhe- STA 328 frame adjacent to where the
sive Type 89 or Type removed insulation blanket studs were
117 or Type 121 located. Solvent clean area where the
accepted procedure. Apply two coats
of BMS 10-11 Type 1 primer where the
accepted procedure. Bond the lining
attachment studs with Type 89 or Type
117 or Type 121. Refer to SOPM 20-
50-12 as an accepted procedure. (f)
(b) Do this step only if the auxiliary ECS duct is not installed.
(c) Do this step only if the electrical raceway is not installed.
(d) Do this step only if the auxiliary ECS duct is installed.
(e) Do this step only if the electrical raceway is installed.
(f) Some airplanes can have a different quantity of lining attachment studs than the quantity shown. Install
the quantity of lining attachment studs that are necessary.

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Fastener Table

B Rivet, 100 Degree Pre- BACR15GF6D( ) 15 0.191 - 0.202 -
C Rivet, Universal Head BACR15BB4A( )C 4 0.128 - 0.135 -
inch diameter
D Rivet, Modified Univer- BACR15FT5D( )C 12 0.159 - 0.171 -
E Rivet, Modified Univer- BACR15FT6D( )C 2 0.191 - 0.202 Overdrive rivet to 1.4D
sal Head inch diameter minimum

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1 Clean Frame Forward and Clean the frame at STA 360 from stringers S-19R to S-21R
Aft Side of for inspection. The inspection area must be clean of dirt,
Frame grease, corrosion inhibiting compound, sealant, or other
737-100/200 AMM 51-31-00 or 737-300/400/500 AMM 51-
2 Inspect Frame Forward and Do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 360 from
Aft Side of stringers S-19R to S-21R on the forward and aft side of the
Frame frame. Inspect for cracking in the frame web, the inner flange,
the doubler, the failsafe chord, and the modification strap. (a)
3 Inspect Inner End Fasteners Do a surface HFEC inspection of the inner flange around the
Flange in Modification end fasteners in the modification strap (2 places) for cracking
Strap in accordance with 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Proce-
dure 4 or 737 NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 23.
Inspect approximately a 0.10 inch zone around the fastener.

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FIGURE 29: POST-REPAIR DAMAGE TOLERANCE INSPECTION - FRAME AT STA 328

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1 Clean Frame Forward and Clean the frame at STA 328 from stringers S-19R to S-23R
Aft Side of for inspection. The inspection area must be clean of dirt,
Frame grease, corrosion inhibiting compound, sealant, or other
737-100/200 AMM 51-31-00 or 737-300/400/500 AMM 51-
2 Inspect Frame Forward and Do a detailed inspection of the frame at STA 328 from
Aft Side of stringers S-19R to S-23R on the forward and aft side of the
Frame frame. Inspect for cracking in the frame web, the frame web
segment, the upper frame web, the inner flange, the failsafe
chord, the inner chord, the strap, the splice plate, the repair
filler, the repair angle, and the repair splice plate. (a) (b)
3 Inspect Frame End Fastener Do a surface HFEC inspection of the frame web segment
Web Seg- in Repair Filler around the end fastener in the repair filler and the end fasten-
ment / End Fastener er in the repair angle for cracking in accordance with 737
in Repair Angle NDT Manual Part 6, 51-00-00, Procedure 4 or 737 NDT

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FIGURE 30: CLOSE ACCESS

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1 Apply Corrosion In- BMS 3-29 Apply Corrosion Inhibiting Com-
hibiting Com- pound BMS 3-29 to the area where
pound corrosion inhibiting compound was
removed and to new or kept parts.
cepted procedure.
2 Install / Kept Insulation - Install the kept the insulation that
was removed for access.
3 Install / Kept Forward Bulk- - Install the kept forward bulkhead
head Panel panel that was removed for access.
4 Install / Kept Sidewall Lining - Install the kept sidewall lining that
was removed for access. (a)
5 Close Forward Cargo - Close the Forward Cargo Door.
Door
6 Close Electronic - Close the Electronic Equipment Ac-
Equipment Ac- cess Door.
cess Door
(a) The sidewall lining on some airplanes can look different than what is shown.

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1 Apply Corrosion In- BMS 3-29 Apply Corrosion Inhibiting Com-
hibiting Com- pound BMS 3-29 to the area where
pound corrosion inhibiting compound was
removed and to new or kept parts.
cepted procedure.
2 Install / Kept Insulation - Install the kept insulation that was
removed for access.
3 Close Electronic - Close the Electronic Equipment Ac-
Equipment Ac- cess Door.
cess Door

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This Appendix applies only to: Group 2-5.
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CAUTION: SOME AIRPLANES CAN HAVE BONDED JOINTS THAT CONNECT THE DUCTS AND
EQUIPMENT COOLING PLENUM. BE SURE YOU DO NOT DAMAGE THE DUCTS OR THE
EQUIPMENT COOLING PLENUM WHEN YOU DISCONNECT THE JOINTS. IF THE DUCTS OR
EQUIPMENT COOLING PLENUM ARE DAMAGED, THEY MUST BE REPLACED.

REMOVAL OF THE EQUIPMENT COOLING PLENUM
1 Disconnect Joint Disconnect the joint common to the upper
plenum duct and equipment cooling plenum.
(a) (b) (c)
2 Disconnect Joint Disconnect the joint common to the upper
plenum duct and the fitting duct. (d) (e)
3 Remove / Keep Upper Plenum Duct Remove and keep upper the plenum duct.
4 Remove / Keep Clamp Remove and keep the clamp at STA 344.
5 Disconnect Joint Disconnect the joint common to the ECS
duct and the equipment cooling plenum. (d)
(e)
6 Disconnect / Remove / Joint / Clamp Disconnect joint common to the equipment
Keep cooling plenum and the blower duct. Remove
and keep 2 clamps.
7 Remove / Keep Equipment Cooling Plenum Remove and keep the equipment cooling
plenum.
INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT COOLING PLENUM
8 Locate / Kept Equipment Cooling Plenum Locate the equipment cooling plenum in
place.
9 Connect / Install / Kept Joint / Clamp Connect the joint common to the equipment
cooling plenum and the blower duct. Install
2 kept clamps. Apply a torque of 8 - 12 inch-
pounds to the clamps.
10 Connect Joint Connect the joint common to the ECS duct
and the equipment cooling plenum. (f) (g)
11 Install / Kept Clamp Install the kept clamp at STA 344. Apply a
torque of 15 - 20 inch-pounds to the clamp.
12 Locate / Kept Upper Plenum Duct Locate the upper plenum duct in place.
13 Connect Joint Connect the joint common to the upper
plenum duct and the fitting duct. (f) (g)
14 Connect Joint Connect the joint common to the upper
plenum duct and equipment cooling plenum.
(a) (h) (i)
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(a) The joint that has a flange is shown. The joint that has a coupling is similar.
(b) If the joint has a flange, then remove and keep 8 bolts, 16 washers, and 8 nuts that are installed in the
flange.
(c) If the joint has a coupling, then remove and keep the coupling.
(d) If the joint is taped, then remove and discard the tape.
(e) If the joint is bonded, then carefully disconnect the joint. Be sure you do not damage duct or the plenum
when you disconnect the joint.
(f) If the joint is taped, then do the steps that follow: Clean the area to be taped with isopropyl or denatured
alcohol. Make sure there is at least 0.5 inch overlap of the duct and plenum walls. Install two laps of tape
3959 around the center of the joint. Pull the tape taut and smooth when it is applied.
(g) If the joint is bonded, then do the steps that follow: Clean the area to be bonded. Bond the joint with sealant
BMS 5-92, Type I or III.
(h) If the joint has a flange, then install 8 kept bolts, washers, and nuts. Apply a torque of 25 - 35 inch-pounds
to the nuts.
(i) If the joint has a coupling, then install the kept coupling. Apply a torque of 15 - 20 inch-pounds to the
coupling.
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BOEING PROPRIETARY, CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR TRADE SECRET

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Planning Data Affected Reference

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Refer to Paragraph 1.E., Compliance.

INDUSTRY SUPPORT INFORMATION

Refer to Paragraph 1.G., Manpower.

Operator Supplied Parts/Materials.

Refer to Paragraph 2.A., Material - Price and Availability.

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GROUP CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION

1 - 737-100/200/200C airplanes, line numbers 1 to 291.

2 - 737-200/300/400 airplanes, between line numbers 292 and 1922.

3 - 737-500 airplanes, between line numbers 1718 and 1921. These

4 - 737-300/400 airplanes, between line numbers 1924 and 2565. These

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GROUP CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION

5 - 737-500 airplanes, between line numbers 1923 and 2553. These

6 - 737-200C airplanes, between line numbers 294 and 1113.

7 - 737-300/400/500 airplanes, line numbers 2566 to 3132.

737-100, 737-200, 737-200C, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500

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