AD 2013-13-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible ignition sources in the auxiliary (center) 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 ends of 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 the vortex generators, perform corrective actions if necessary, conduct a general visual inspection for the presence of a polytetrafluoroethylene (TFE) sleeve at the clamp location on the rear spar, and install a TFE sleeve if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within the compliance times specified in the referenced Boeing Service Bulletins.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 767 airplanes, including additional airplanes added to the applicability by this AD.
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