AD 91-03-13

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-03-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-NM-261-AD
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 Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B SUD Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200B Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200C Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200F Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400D Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400F Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SP Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SR Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper application of the center wing fuel tank secondary fuel barrier may allow fuel or fuel vapors to enter the cargo or passenger compartments.

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Required Actions

Inspect the center wing fuel tank secondary fuel barrier application within 30 months after the effective date of this AD. If improperly applied, repair prior to further flight. Submit a report of findings within 30 days after inspection to the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

within 30 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-57-2253, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1990.

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Federal Register Abstract

Secondary Fuel Barrier

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AD Number:
91-03-13
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-261-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Secondary Fuel Barrier
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/11/1991
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: 91-03-13
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-261-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6882

AD NUMBER:   91-03-13

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 11, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-03-13 BOEING: Amendment 39-6882. Docket No. 89-NM-261-AD.

Applicability: Model 747 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-57-2253, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1990, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To verify proper application of the center wing fuel tank secondary fuel barrier and prevent fuel or fuel vapors from entering the cargo or passenger compartments, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 30 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the center wing fuel tank secondary fuel barrier application, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-57-2253, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1990. If the barrier has been improperly applied, as specified in the service bulletin, repair prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin.

B. Within 30 days after accomplishing the inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD, submit a report of the complete findings of inspections from which it is determined that the secondary fuel barrier is not properly applied, to: Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98055; rapid fax: (206) 227-1181; telex 756366.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Seattle ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Seattle ACO.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.

This amendment (39-6882, AD 91-03-13) becomes effective on March 11, 1991.

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AD Number:
91-03-13
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-261-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Secondary Fuel Barrier
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/11/1991
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: 91-03-13
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-261-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6882

AD NUMBER:   91-03-13

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 11, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-03-13 BOEING: Amendment 39-6882. Docket No. 89-NM-261-AD.

Applicability: Model 747 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-57-2253, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1990, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To verify proper application of the center wing fuel tank secondary fuel barrier and prevent fuel or fuel vapors from entering the cargo or passenger compartments, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 30 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the center wing fuel tank secondary fuel barrier application, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-57-2253, Revision 1, dated July 5, 1990. If the barrier has been improperly applied, as specified in the service bulletin, repair prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin.

B. Within 30 days after accomplishing the inspection required by paragraph A. of this AD, submit a report of the complete findings of inspections from which it is determined that the secondary fuel barrier is not properly applied, to: Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington 98055; rapid fax: (206) 227-1181; telex 756366.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Seattle ACO, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Seattle ACO.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington.

This amendment (39-6882, AD 91-03-13) becomes effective on March 11, 1991.

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