Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-06-29 · Effective 2007-08-03 · 72 FR 35640
Document
Document number
E7-11927
Federal Register citation
72 FR 35640
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200
Publication date
2007-06-29
Effective date
2007-08-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24978
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes. This AD requires modifying the fuel boost pump container of the center tank. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent exposing the fuel pump container vapor area to electrical arcing during a fuel pump motor case or connector burn through, which could result in a fuel tank explosion.