AD 2014-03-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports identified additional locations where wires may touch the upper surface of the center upper auxiliary fuel tank, potentially causing damage to the fuel vapor barrier seal and upper surface, which could lead to ignition sources inside fuel tanks.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect to determine if wires touch the upper surface of the center upper auxiliary fuel tank and mark the location as necessary. Inspect all wire bundles above the center upper auxiliary fuel tank for splices and damage. Inspect for damage to the fuel vapor barrier seal and upper surface of the center upper auxiliary fuel tank. Perform corrective actions as necessary. Install nonmetallic barrier/shield sleeving, new clamps, new attaching hardware, and a new extruded channel. Inspect additional locations on the center upper auxiliary fuel tank and perform corrective actions as necessary.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 60 months after February 4, 2010 (the effective date of AD 2009-26-16)
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.