AD 2007-20-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SP Series Airplanes

AD Number
2007-20-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28349
FR Citation
72 FR 54533

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100B SUD Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SP Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Arcing inside the fuel tanks in the event of a lightning strike or high-powered short circuit, which could result in a fuel tank explosion or fire.

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Required Actions

Reconfigure the wire bundle clamps and seal the ends of certain fasteners inside the auxiliary fuel tank, main fuel tanks, and surge fuel tanks. Seal the ends of certain fasteners inside the main fuel tanks.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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