AD 79-05-04

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 747-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
79-05-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200B Series BOEING Model 747-200 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200C Series BOEING Model 747-200 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200F Series BOEING Model 747-200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of auxiliary fuel tanks Number 1 and Number 4 could result in fuel leakage and fire hazard.

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Required Actions

Discontinue immediately the use of auxiliary fuel tanks Number 1 and Number 4; drain fuel from those tanks; and open and collar the associated tank pump circuit breakers.

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Compliance Time

Effective March 15, 1979

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing 747-200 series airplanes, Serial Numbers 20237, 20238, 20239, 20556, 20557, 21054, 21140, 21189, 21190, and 21237, equipped with auxiliary fuel tanks Number 1 and Number 4.

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