AD 2007-13-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-72, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F Airplanes

AD Number
2007-13-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27756
FR Citation
72 FR 33871

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-72, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Conditions related to the sump heater, scavenge valve, and scavenge pump of the center wing fuel tank could lead to a possible ignition source in the fuel tank and a potential fire or explosion.

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Required Actions

Deactivate the sump heater, scavenge valve, and scavenge pump of the center wing fuel tank in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-28A089, dated November 1, 2006.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-72, DC-8-72F, and DC-8-73F airplanes, certificated in any category.

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