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AD/B737/236 - Centre Fuel Tank FQIS Wire Bundle
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| AD/B737/236 | Centre Fuel Tank FQIS Wire Bundle | 2/2005 |
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| Applicability: | Boeing Model 737-600, -700, -800 and -900 series aeroplanes, as listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin (SB) 737-28-1190, Revision 1, dated 27 March 2003. |
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| Requirement: | 1. Replace the centre fuel tank wire support bracket for the Fuel Quantity Indication System (FQIS) wire bundle with a new, improved bracket, in accordance with SB 737-28-1190, Revision 1. |
| 2. Perform a general visual inspection of the FQIS wire bundle for damage as specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 737-28-1190, Revision 1. | |
| Note 1: 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." | |
| 3. If any damage to the wire bundle is noted during the Requirement 2 visual inspection, repair or replace the damaged wire bundle in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 737-28- 1190, Revision 1. | |
| Actions accomplished before the effective date of this Directive in accordance with Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-28- 1190, dated 16 January 2003, are considered acceptable for compliance with the corresponding action specified in this Directive. | |
| 4. FQIS wire bundle bracket part number 287A9111-3 may not be installed on any aeroplane as a replacement part. | |
| Note 2: FAA AD 2004-24-07 Amdt 39-13883 refers. | |
| Compliance: | For Requirement 1 - Within 24 months after the effective date of this Directive. |