AD 2005-13-40

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes, Equipped With an Auxiliary Fuel Tank Having a Fuel Pump Installed

AD Number
2005-13-40
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20355
FR Citation
70 FR 37659

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 727 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes, Equipped With an Auxiliary Fuel Tank Having a Fuel Pump Installed

Unsafe Condition

Dry operation of the fuel pumps for the auxiliary fuel tank, which could create a potential ignition source inside the auxiliary fuel tank that could result in a fire or explosion of the auxiliary fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Revise the Limitations section of the Boeing 727 Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include limitations on operating the fuel pumps for the auxiliary fuel tank.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank having a fuel pump installed.

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