AD 2008-06-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 Series Airplanes; and Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-06-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28662
FR Citation
73 FR 13081

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-600 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900 Series Airplanes; and Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Electrical energy from lightning, hot shorts, or fault current could enter the fuel tank through the actuator shaft, potentially causing fuel tank explosions and loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine if certain motor-operated shutoff valve actuators for the fuel tanks are installed. Take investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Revise the Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness to incorporate specified AWLs.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes; and Model 757-200, -200PF, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes.

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