AD 2008-10-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which 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 to incorporate new airworthiness limitations (AWLs) for fuel tank systems. Conduct an initial inspection of a certain repetitive AWL inspection to phase it in, and repair if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes.
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