AD 2005-16-07

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

AD Number
2005-16-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20799
FR Citation
70 FR 46074

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 727 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 727 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Contamination of the fueling float switch by moisture or fuel, and chafing of the float switch wiring against the fuel tank conduit.

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Required Actions

Determine whether any float switches are installed in the fuel tanks. If installed, take corrective actions as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 727, 727C, 727-100, 727-100C, 727-200, and 727-200F series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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