AD 2009-18-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 767 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 767 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible ignition sources in the auxiliary fuel tank, main fuel tanks, and surge tanks caused by a wiring short or lightning strike, which could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Seal certain fasteners and stiffeners in the fuel tank, change wire bundle clamp configurations on the fuel tank walls, inspect fasteners in the fuel tanks, and determine the method of attachment of vortex generators, taking corrective action if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 767-200, -300, -300F, and -400ER series airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin 767-57A0100, Revision 1, dated June 19, 2008; and Boeing Service Bulletin 767-57A0102, Revision 1, dated November 27, 2007.
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