AD Amdt-39-10945

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10945
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-336-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 69185

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation of engine fuel shutoff valves or crossfeed valve assemblies during manufacturing could lead to uncommanded fuel flow from the fuel tanks to the engine nacelle, reducing airplane fire protection in the event of a leak in the engine fuel line or a fire in the engine nacelle.

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Required Actions

Inspect the engine fuel shutoff valves (spar valves) to detect leakage and ensure no leakage occurs when the valves are commanded to close. Perform an alignment procedure of the engine fuel shutoff valves, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after August 28, 1996, or as indicated in the AD, unless previously accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 757-28A0045, Revision 1, dated November 19, 1998; certificated in any category.

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