AD 2005-17-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-17-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20350
FR Citation
70 FR 48850

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 777-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of six incidents of the valve control and indication wire bundles of the fuel system chafing against the rear spar stiffeners outside the fuel tank, which could result in wire damage leading to a short circuit, subsequent ignition of flammable vapors, and possible uncontrollable fire during fueling or flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect the valve control and indication wire bundles of the fuel system of the wing rear spar for discrepancies, including any applicable corrective action, as specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0033. Any applicable corrective action must be completed before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 777-200 and -300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 777-28-0033, dated August 14, 2003.

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