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AD FAA-2008-0736

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes listed above. This AD requires installing a dam assembly for the container of the fuel boost pump of the center tank located in the right main tank, and doing the related investigative actions, and corrective actions if necessary. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the center tank fuel boost pump from operating in a fuel vapor zone and becoming a potential ignition source in the right main tank, potentially resulting in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2008-0736

Document Number

E9-3125

Type

Rule

Publication Date

February 24, 2009

Effective Date

March 31, 2009

Affected Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2008-0736

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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