AD 2008-10-06 R1
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-400, - 400D, and -400F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400D Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-400, - 400D, and -400F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400F Series | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-400, - 400D, and -400F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations (AWLs) for fuel tank systems, phase in certain repetitive AWL inspections, and repair if necessary. Clarify the AD's effect on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components regarding maintenance manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness.
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Compliance Time
Effective January 22, 2010
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F Series airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel tank
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AD Final Rules - 2008-10-06 R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2008-10-06 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2009-1222 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-400, - 400D, and -400F Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel tank Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 7, 2010 Citation Publish Date: 01/07/2010 Effective Date: 01/22/2010 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-400 Series | 747-400D Series | 747-400F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2008-10-06 Affected By: 2023-03-20 Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 10 1 [Federal Register: January 7, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 4)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 906-910] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr07ja10-4] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2009-1222; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-153-AD; Amendment 39-16160; AD 2008-10-06 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the FAA- approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations (AWLs) for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That AD also requires phasing in certain repetitive AWL inspections, and repair if necessary. This AD clarifies the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components. This AD results from a design review of the fuel tank systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective January 22, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 22, 2010. On June 12, 2008 (73 FR 25990, May 8, 2008), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD. We must receive any comments on this AD by February 22, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202-493-2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 2 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Coyle, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6497; fax (425) 917-6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On April 28, 2008, we issued AD 2008-10-16, Amendment 39-15512 (73 FR 25990, May 8, 2008). That AD applied to certain Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. That AD required revising the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations (AWLs) for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That AD also required the phasing in of certain repetitive AWL inspections, and repair if necessary. That AD resulted from a design review of the fuel tank systems. The actions specified in that AD are intended to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. Critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) are limitation requirements to preserve a critical ignition source prevention feature of the fuel tank system design that is necessary to prevent the occurrence of an unsafe condition. The purpose of a CDCCL is to provide instruction to retain the critical ignition source prevention feature during configuration change that may be caused by alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions. A CDCCL is not a periodic inspection. Actions Since AD Was Issued Since we issued that AD, we have determined that it is necessary to clarify the AD's intended effect on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components, regarding the use of maintenance manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness. Section 91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.403(c)) specifies the following: No person may operate an aircraft for which a manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness has been issued that contains an airworthiness limitation section unless the mandatory * * * procedures * * * have been complied with.
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AD Final Rules - 2008-10-06 R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2008-10-06 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2009-1222 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-400, - 400D, and -400F Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel tank Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 7, 2010 Citation Publish Date: 01/07/2010 Effective Date: 01/22/2010 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-400 Series | 747-400D Series | 747-400F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2008-10-06 Affected By: 2023-03-20 Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Automatic Zoom Actual Size Page Fit Page Width 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 200% 300% 400% 125% of 10 1 [Federal Register: January 7, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 4)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 906-910] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr07ja10-4] –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA-2009-1222; Directorate Identifier 2009-NM-153-AD; Amendment 39-16160; AD 2008-10-06 R1] RIN 2120-AA64 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Final rule; request for comments. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SUMMARY: The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. That AD currently requires revising the FAA- approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations (AWLs) for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That AD also requires phasing in certain repetitive AWL inspections, and repair if necessary. This AD clarifies the intended effect of the AD on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components. This AD results from a design review of the fuel tank systems. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective January 22, 2010. The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of January 22, 2010. On June 12, 2008 (73 FR 25990, May 8, 2008), the Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of a certain publication listed in the AD. We must receive any comments on this AD by February 22, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may send comments by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 202-493-2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. 2 • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. For service information identified in this AD, contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Attention: Data & Services Management, P.O. Box 3707, MC 2H-65, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207; telephone 206-544-5000, extension 1; fax 206-766-5680; e-mail me.boecom@boeing.com; Internet https://www.myboeingfleet.com. Examining the AD Docket You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at http://www.regulations.gov; or in person at the Docket Management Facility between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and other information. The street address for the Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is in the ADDRESSES section. Comments will be available in the AD docket shortly after receipt. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Judy Coyle, Aerospace Engineer, Propulsion Branch, ANM-140S, FAA, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington 98057-3356; telephone (425) 917-6497; fax (425) 917-6590. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion On April 28, 2008, we issued AD 2008-10-16, Amendment 39-15512 (73 FR 25990, May 8, 2008). That AD applied to certain Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes. That AD required revising the FAA-approved maintenance program by incorporating new airworthiness limitations (AWLs) for fuel tank systems to satisfy Special Federal Aviation Regulation No. 88 requirements. That AD also required the phasing in of certain repetitive AWL inspections, and repair if necessary. That AD resulted from a design review of the fuel tank systems. The actions specified in that AD are intended to prevent the potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane. Critical design configuration control limitations (CDCCLs) are limitation requirements to preserve a critical ignition source prevention feature of the fuel tank system design that is necessary to prevent the occurrence of an unsafe condition. The purpose of a CDCCL is to provide instruction to retain the critical ignition source prevention feature during configuration change that may be caused by alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions. A CDCCL is not a periodic inspection. Actions Since AD Was Issued Since we issued that AD, we have determined that it is necessary to clarify the AD's intended effect on spare and on-airplane fuel tank system components, regarding the use of maintenance manuals and instructions for continued airworthiness. Section 91.403(c) of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 91.403(c)) specifies the following: No person may operate an aircraft for which a manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions for continued airworthiness has been issued that contains an airworthiness limitation section unless the mandatory * * * procedures * * * have been complied with.
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