AD 2002-24-51

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series Airplanes; and Model 757 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-24-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-309-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 10

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-600 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series Airplanes; and Model 757 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Evidence of extreme localized overheating in the priming and vapor pump section of fuel pumps, which could provide an ignition source in the fuel tank during dry running, potentially leading to fire/explosion.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual to require flightcrews to maintain certain minimum fuel levels in the center fuel tanks. For certain airplanes, prohibit the use of the horizontal stabilizer fuel tank and certain center auxiliary fuel tanks.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Model 747 Series Airplanes; and Model 757 Series Airplanes.

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