AD 2005-10-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-10-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19998
FR Citation
70 FR 28793

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 777-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports indicate that the 'FUEL LOW CENTER' message does not activate when the fuel level in the center tank is low, which could lead to the fuel pumps in the center fuel tank running dry and becoming a potential ignition source, resulting in a fuel tank explosion.

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Required Actions

Replace the pressure switches on the override/jettison fuel pumps with new pressure switches, and replace the ship side electrical connectors for the pressure switches on override/jettison fuel pumps with new connectors, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0036.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 777-200 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0036, dated September 2, 2004. Excludes Boeing Model 777-200ER series airplanes, which have a larger center wing tank and a different pump inlet configuration.

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