AD 79-06-02

final rule

BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
79-06-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100 Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B SUD Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200B Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200C Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200F Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-300 Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400 Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400D Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400F Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SP Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SR Series BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Abrasion of fuel tank boost pump electrical wires in main fuel tanks Numbers 2 and 3.

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Required Actions

Inspect, repair, and modify the Number 1 and Number 4 main fuel tank boost pump wiring in the conduits in main fuel tanks Numbers 2 and 3 in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-28-A2092 or later FAA approved revision. Equivalent inspections, repairs, and modifications may be used when approved.

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Compliance Time

Within 750 hours time in service or two (2) months after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, whichever comes first.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories, including 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, and other 747-200 series models.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Tank Boost Pump Wiring

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AD Number:
79-06-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Tank Boost Pump Wiring
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/19/1979
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-06-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3439

AD NUMBER:   79-06-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 19, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-06-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3439. Applies to Boeing Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated on Group I and Group II airplanes as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-28-A2092. To prevent abrasion of fuel tank boost pump electrical wires, accomplish the following:

A. Within 750 hours time in service or two (2) months after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished on Group I airplanes with 30,000 hours or more time in service and Group II airplanes with 6000 hours or more time in service, inspect, repair and modify the Number 1 and Number 4 main fuel tank boost pump wiring in the conduits in main fuel tanks Numbers 2 and 3 in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-28-A2092 dated February 12, 1979, or later FAA approved revision. Equivalent inspections, repairs and modifications may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, Post Office Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.

This amendment becomes effective April 19, 1979.

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AD Number:
79-06-02
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AD Final Rules
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Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fuel Tank Boost Pump Wiring
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/19/1979
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-06-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3439

AD NUMBER:   79-06-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 19, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-06-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3439. Applies to Boeing Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated on Group I and Group II airplanes as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-28-A2092. To prevent abrasion of fuel tank boost pump electrical wires, accomplish the following:

A. Within 750 hours time in service or two (2) months after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, whichever comes first, unless already accomplished on Group I airplanes with 30,000 hours or more time in service and Group II airplanes with 6000 hours or more time in service, inspect, repair and modify the Number 1 and Number 4 main fuel tank boost pump wiring in the conduits in main fuel tanks Numbers 2 and 3 in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-28-A2092 dated February 12, 1979, or later FAA approved revision. Equivalent inspections, repairs and modifications may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.
The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).
All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, Post Office Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108.

This amendment becomes effective April 19, 1979.

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