AD 2003-11-06

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP Airplanes

AD Number
2003-11-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-285-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 31960

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP Airworthiness Directives; BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel pipes within the fuel 'float switch' test pipelines may exhibit damage, cracks, misalignment, or fuel leakage, leading to fuel vapors collecting in the dry bay of the wing torsion box and the risk of an explosion.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuel pipes within the fuel 'float switch' test pipelines for damage, cracks, misalignment, or fuel leakage. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Replace the fuel pipes at regular intervals.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All BAE Systems (Operations) Limited Model ATP airplanes.

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