AD 2020-18-13

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2020-18-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-6139
FR Citation
85 FR 60048

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Ignition sources 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

Modifying the fuel quantity indicating system (FQIS) to prevent development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank due to electrical fault conditions. Alternative actions for cargo airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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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 4, 2026

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