AD 2008-23-19

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-23-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0289
FR Citation
73 FR 71534

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper wire bundle support installation and sleeving, along with improperly sealed fasteners in the main and center fuel tanks, could become an ignition source in the event of a fault current, potentially leading to a fuel tank explosion.

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Required Actions

Seal the fasteners on the front and rear spars inside the left and right main fuel tanks, on the rear spar and lower panel of the center fuel tank. Inspect wire bundle support installations to verify the presence of certain clamps and Teflon sleeving, and take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months of the effective date (December 30, 2008)

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757 airplanes, as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-57A0064, dated July 16, 2007.

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