AD 2006-16-09

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-16-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24866
FR Citation
71 FR 45370

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 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, bonding jumper assembly, and attaching hardware to the refueling manifold in the right wing refueling station area, following the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-28-011, dated May 16, 2005.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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