Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Boeing Model 737-8 and 737-9 airplanes, and certain Model 737- 600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes. This AD was prompted by reports of damage to the auxiliary power unit (APU) fuel line shroud located aft of the aft cargo area; investigation revealed that the placement of the pressure switch wire clamp assembly and its fastener allowed interference of the fastener against the APU fuel line shroud. This AD requires inspecting the APU fuel line shroud for damage, inspecting the pressure switch wire clamp for correct bolt orientation and horizontal distance from the APU fuel line shroud, and applicable on-condition actions. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.