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AD/B737/287 - Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities

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This directive requires operators of specified Boeing 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900 aircraft (as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-54-1041 Rev 1) to carry out the technical actions in FAA AD 2006-07-04 addressing water/drainage and potential flammable‑fluid build-up in engine strut aft fairing cavities. Operators pay to inspect/clear drains and fix leaks; the Civil Aviation Safety Authority enforces compliance by adopting the FAA AD and setting the effective date (8 June 2006).

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/287	Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities	6/2006

Applicability:	Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series aircraft; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-54-1041 Revision 1, dated 1 December 2005, or later FAA approved revision.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2006-07-04 Amdt 39-14531.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of8 June 2006.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 8 June 2006.
Background:	The FAA received a report indicating that water had accumulated in the cavities of the engine strut aft fairings. Drain blockage by debris, when combined with leaking, flammable fluid lines passing through the engine strut aft fairing, could allow flammable fluids to build up in the cavity of the aft fairing; and consequently could be ignited by the engine exhaust nozzle.

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Richard Castles
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

28 April 2006

AD/B737/287

Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities

6/2006

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/287	Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities	6/2006

Applicability:	Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series aircraft; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 737-54-1041 Revision 1, dated 1 December 2005, or later FAA approved revision.
Requirement:	Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 2006-07-04 Amdt 39-14531.
Compliance:	As specified in the Requirement document, with a revised effective date of8 June 2006.
	This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 8 June 2006.
Background:	The FAA received a report indicating that water had accumulated in the cavities of the engine strut aft fairings. Drain blockage by debris, when combined with leaking, flammable fluid lines passing through the engine strut aft fairing, could allow flammable fluids to build up in the cavity of the aft fairing; and consequently could be ignited by the engine exhaust nozzle.

AD/B737/287 - Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities

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Current sections

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/287

AD/B737/287

Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities

Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities

6/2006

6/2006

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Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B737/287 AD/B737/287

AD/B737/287

Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities

Engine Strut Aft Fairing Cavities

6/2006 6/2006

6/2006