AD 2008-12-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-12-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0637
FR Citation
73 FR 34605

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Lockheed L-1011 Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Model L-1011 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the fuel level control switch wiring harness, which could cause arcing and result in a fire in the fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuel level control switch, wiring harnesses, and harness conduit for visible damage, wear or chafing, broken or missing O-rings, or indications of electrical arcing. Inspect to determine the part number of the wiring harness conduit. Replace any braided fiberglass sleeving with new, improved PVC electrical sleeving over the wiring harness of the fuel level control switch. Revise the FAA-approved maintenance program to incorporate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Lockheed Model L-1011 series airplanes

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