AD 2008-21-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-21-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0640
FR Citation
73 FR 61342

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-400 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer identified a potential for a fire or explosion in the fuel tank and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install an extension tube to the existing pump discharge port of the scavenge pump on the outboard side of the center fuel tank in the main fuel tank 2, in accordance with Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2260.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-28-2260, dated March 13, 2008.

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