Southwest Airlines

Paragraph (i) states "Installing an external repair doubler along the chem-milled steps at stringers S-1 and S-2 right, between STA 827 and STA 847, constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections required by paragraph (g) of this AD for the repaired area only, provided all of the conditions specified in paragraphs (i)(1),(i)(2), and (i)(3) of this AD are met. The initial inspection required by paragraph (g) of this AD must be accomplished. (1) The repair is installed after September 3, 2009; (2) The repair was approved by the FAA or by a Boeing Company Authorized Representative who was authorized by the FAA to make such findings; and (3) The repair extends a minimum of three rows of fasteners on each side of the chem-mill line in the circumferential direction." We request that Condition (i)(1) be eliminated to allow repairs installed prior to September 3, 2009 meeting the conditions per (i)(2) and (1)(3) be terminating action for the inspections per (g).