AD 2007-17-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes, and Model 45 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-17-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28016
FR Citation
72 FR 49162

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Learjet 31 Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C Airplanes, and Model 45 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Unsealed gaps (penetration points) of the engine firewall were discovered during production, which could allow penetration of flammable liquids or fire through the engine firewall into the engine pylon, leading to fire inside the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for unsealed gaps on the pylon side of the engine firewall and clean/seal any unsealed gap. For Learjet Model 45 airplanes only, inspect the engine pylon trailing edge for unsealed gaps and clean/seal any unsealed gap.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Learjet Model 31, 31A, 35, 35A (C-21A), 36, 36A, 55, 55B, and 55C airplanes, and Model 45 airplanes; certificated in any category.

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