COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD)
under subregulation 39.1 (1) of CASR 1998. The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers
necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the
circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time
mentioned in the compliance section.
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B737/226 Main Fuel Tank Aft Fuel Boost Pump Wiring 8/2004
Applicability: Model 737-600, 737-700, 737-700C, 737-800 and 737-900 series aeroplanes, as listed
in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) 737-28A1148, Revision 2, dated 18
December 2003.
Note 1: The term ‘service bulletin’, as used in this Directive, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 737-28A1148, Revision
2, dated 18 December 2003.
Requirement 1. For aeroplanes listed in the service bulletin as Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 on which
Boeing ASB 737-28A1148, dated 14 September 2000, has been accomplished
and for aeroplanes listed in the service bulletin as Groups 5, 6 and 7 - Install
screws and spacers to secure the applicable wire bundles for the aft fuel boost
pumps of the main fuel tanks in accordance with the service bulletin.
2. For aeroplanes listed in the service bulletin as Groups 1 and 2 on which Boeing
ASB 737-28A1148, dated 14 September 2000, has not been accomplished -
Perform a general visual inspection of the applicable wire bundles for the aft fuel
boost pumps of the main fuel tanks for chafing or other damage in accordance
with the service bulletin.
3. If any discrepancies were noted during the Requirement 2 visual inspection,
perform any applicable corrective action together with installing a new bracket,
clamp and spacers to secure the wire bundles in accordance with the service
bulletin.
4. For aeroplanes listed in the service bulletin as Groups 3 and 4 on which ASB
737-28A1148, dated 14 September 2000, has not been accomplished - Perform,
in accordance with the service bulletin, a general visual inspection of the
applicable wire bundles for the aft fuel boost pumps of the main fuel tanks to
determine if the wire bundle is secured with a clamp, if the bundles are clamped
no further action is necessary.
5. If, the Requirement 4 inspection reveals that the wire bundles are not clamped, in
accordance with the service bulletin, repair the wire bundle if chaffing has
occurred and install a new bracket, clamp and spacers to ensure sufficient
clearance between the rear spar and structure and the wire bundles.
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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B737/226 (continued)
Actions accomplished before the effective date of this Directive per Boeing ASB 737-
28A1148, Revision 1, dated 22 August 2002, are considered acceptable for
compliance with the corresponding action specified in this Directive.
Note 2: For the purposes of this Directive, a general visual inspection is defined as:
“A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation or assembly to
detect obvious damage, failure or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from
within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of
inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight,
hangar lighting, flashlight or droplight and may require removal or opening of access
panels or doors. Stands, ladders or platforms may be required to gain proximity to
the area being checked.”
: Note 3: FAA AD 2004-11-11 Amdt 39-13657 refers.
Compliance: For Requirements 1, 2 and 4 - Within six months after the effective date of this
Directive,
For Requirements 3 and 5 - Prior to further flight after completing the applicable
inspection.
This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 5 August 2004.
Background: This Directive requires, for some aeroplanes, installation of screws and spacers to
secure the wire bundles for the aft fuel boost pumps of the main fuel tanks. For other
aeroplanes a general visual inspection of the wire bundles is required to determine if
the wire bundles are clamped and/or damaged; further investigation, as applicable;
repair of any damage; and installation of applicable brackets, clamps, and spacers to
secure the wire bundles. This action is necessary to prevent electrical arcing in a fuel
leakage zone, which could result in an uncontrolled fire.
James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
23 June 2004
The above AD is notified in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette on 14 July 2004.
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