AD 2004-18-02

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

AD Number
2004-18-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-327-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 53605

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

High electrical resistance in the squib firing circuit could result in insufficient electrical current to fire the fire extinguisher bottle squib and discharge the fire extinguishing agent, which could lead to an uncontrolled engine fire.

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Required Actions

Measure the electrical resistance of the dual ground studs of the support brackets for the fire extinguisher bottle located in the left main landing gear wheel well. If the resistance exceeds the maximum allowed value, perform corrective actions as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1118, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2004. Any applicable corrective action must be accomplished prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800, and 737-900 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-26A1118, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2004; certificated in any category.

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