AD 2006-16-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | Various | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Arcing on the in-tank side of the fueling valve during a lightning strike, which could result in an ignition source that could ignite fuel vapor and cause a fuel tank explosion.
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Required Actions
Install a clamp, a bonding jumper assembly, and attaching hardware to the refueling manifold in the right wing refueling station area, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-28-213.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin MD80-28-213, dated May 16, 2005.
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