AD 2013-24-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage found to the sleeve, jacket, and insulation on an electrical wire during a repetitive inspection could lead to chafing of the fuel boost pump electrical wiring and leakage of fuel into the conduit, and to electrical arcing between the wiring and the surrounding conduit, which could result in arc-through of the conduit, and consequent fire or explosion of the fuel tank.
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Required Actions
Replace the wire bundles for the wing and center fuel boost pumps, install convoluted liners, and perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Replace the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) wires, conduct a low-frequency eddy current inspection for cracking, and repair if necessary. Revise the maintenance program to incorporate changes to the airworthiness limitations section.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (January 8, 2014)
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 727 airplanes
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