AD 2001-20-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-20-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-146-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 52489

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing or damage to wire bundles in certain junction boxes in the main wheel well could result in arcing and consequent fire in the main wheel well or passenger cabin, or inability to stop the flow of fuel to an engine or to the auxiliary power unit in the event of a fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect wire bundles in four junction boxes in the main wheel well to detect chafing or damage. Install wire protection features as specified in the AD. Revise the maintenance program to include the inspection and follow-on actions.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months of the effective date (November 20, 2001).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737 series airplanes, as specified in the AD, with certain wire bundles in the main wheel well junction boxes.

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