Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

2026-15936] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2025-3985; Project Identifier AD-2025-00493-T; Amendment 39-23423; AD 2026-15-11] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of cracks in the bear strap at the forward upper [[Page 50699]] corner of the forward galley door cutout. This AD requires an inspection of the fuselage skin for existing repairs and applicable on- condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: This AD is effective September 10, 2026. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of September 10, 2026. ADDRESSES: AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2025-3985; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this final rule, any comments rece