AD 2013-08-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Leaking fuel from the wing leading edge area at the inboard end of the number 5 leading edge slat, which could result in flammable fluids accumulating in the wing leading edge and draining inboard onto the engine exhaust nozzle, potentially causing a fire.
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Required Actions
Modify the fluid drain path in the wing leading edge area, forward of the wing front spar, and perform all applicable related investigative and corrective actions. Install new seal disks on the latches in the fuel shutoff valve access door.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months of the effective date (June 5, 2013).
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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