AD 2006-03-12

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2006-03-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20354
FR Citation
71 FR 6663

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafed wire bundles near the center fuel tank could cause electrical arcing through the tank wall and ignition of fuel vapor in the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel tank explosion.

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Required Actions

Inspect wire bundles above the center fuel tank for chafing and fuel vapor barrier area for damage; perform corrective actions if necessary; adjust and replace wire bundle clamps; install a protective sleeve on specified wire bundles.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of the AD for initial inspection; before further flight for corrective actions and clamp adjustments/installation.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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