Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 737-700 (IGW) Series Airplanes Equipped With Auxiliary Fuel Tanks Installed in Accordance With Configuration 3 of Supplemental Type Certificate ST00936NY
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2010-09-13 · Effective 2010-10-18 · 75 FR 55455
Document
Document number
2010-22679
Federal Register citation
75 FR 55455
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company Model 737-700 (IGW) Series
Publication date
2010-09-13
Effective date
2010-10-18
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0037
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model 737-700 (IGW) series airplanes. This AD requires deactivation or modification of PATS Aircraft, LLC, auxiliary fuel tanks. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.