The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes; following the cracks found on several 737 NGs, where the wing is attached to the fuselage, in a part commonly referred to as the pickle fork. What Is a Pickle Fork? The pickle fork is attached to the aircraft’s wing spar. It is a primary load-carrying component that helps attach the wings to the fuselage. What is the … Continue reading FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for 737 Fuselage