AD Amdt-39-11430

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 727-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11430
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-18-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 66361

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; and Model 727-100 and -200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Missing breather plugs in fuel tank boost pumps could lead to ignition of fuel vapor in the fuel tank boost pump, potentially resulting in a fuel tank explosion in the event of a boost pump internal failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect each fuel tank boost pump to determine the presence and condition of the breather plug. Install a new breather plug if missing or replace the boost pump with a new or serviceable pump if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months for center fuel tanks on Model 737 series airplanes and auxiliary fuel tanks on Model 737 and 727 series airplanes; within 12 months for main fuel tanks on Model 737 series airplanes and center and main fuel tanks on Model 727 series airplanes.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-100, -200, -300, -400, and -500 series airplanes; and Model 727-100 and -200 series airplanes, specifically those equipped with Argo-Tech/TRW fuel tank boost pumps.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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