Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2016-04-05 · Effective 2016-05-10 · 81 FR 19472
Document
Document number
2016-07150
Federal Register citation
81 FR 19472
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
The Boeing Company
Publication date
2016-04-05
Effective date
2016-05-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0187
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 757 airplanes. This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. This AD requires modifying the fuel quantity indication system (FQIS) wiring to prevent development of an ignition source inside the center fuel tank. We are issuing this AD to prevent ignition sources inside the center fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.