Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-10-16 · Effective 2001-11-20 · 66 FR 52489
Document
Document number
01-25616
Federal Register citation
66 FR 52489
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Boeing Model 737 Series
Publication date
2001-10-16
Effective date
2001-11-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-146-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain Boeing Model 737 series airplanes, that requires inspection of wire bundles in certain junction boxes in the main wheel well to detect chafing or damage, and follow-on actions. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent wire damage, which could result in arcing and consequent fire in the main wheel well or passenger cabin, or inability to stop the flow of fuel to an engine or to the auxiliary power unit in the event of a fire. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.