AD 2016-07-07

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-07-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0187
FR Citation
81 FR 19472

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the fuel quantity indication system (FQIS) wiring to prevent development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes.

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