AD 2001-01-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-01-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-313-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 7568

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) wiring and the surrounding structure, which, in conjunction with another wiring failure outside the fuel tank, could result in fire or explosion of the fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection of the FQIS wiring and fuel tubing on the inboard side of the right wing rib wing buttock line (WBL) 227 and on the aft side of stringer No. 13 to determine clearance between the FQIS wire harness and the refuel tube and tube coupling, and to detect any loose or broken refuel tube clamp or bracket or chafing of the FQIS wire harness. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 737-300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.

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