AD 2012-23-08

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-23-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0591
FR Citation
77 FR 70357

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the drain tube assemblies and clamps on the aft fairings of the engine struts, which could allow leaked flammable fluids in the drain systems to discharge onto the heat shields of the aft fairings, potentially resulting in an undetected and uncontrollable fire.

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Required Actions

Replace the drain tube assembly of the left and right engine strut aft fairings with a new one that includes an integral support clamp made of nickel alloy 625.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months of the effective date of December 31, 2012.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes, including additional airplanes added to the applicability by this AD.

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