AD 2008-11-06

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-11-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0214
FR Citation
73 FR 30743

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas 717-200 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Interference between the potable water supply hose and/or gray water drain hose at the aft lavatories and the fuel line and/or power feeder cables of the auxiliary power unit (APU) could cause arcing and sparking, and/or fuel leaking, leading to fire.

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Required Actions

Install an additional support bracket for the gray water drain hose; replace the screw of the support bracket with a new screw for the potable water supply hose; install a spacer; perform a detailed inspection to detect interference or wear damage on hoses, lines, and/or cables; and take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes

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