Commonwealth legislation

AD/B747/83 - Fuel Tank Access Doors

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This Act has been repealed and is no longer in force. It is retained for historical reference.

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This directive requires operators of specified Boeing 747 line numbers (001–678, 680–684, 686–720; excluding 747‑400) to reinforce fuel tank access doors per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747‑28A2117 Revision 2. Work is staged in two phases with completion deadlines of 31 December 1990 and 31 October 1992. The upgrades protect tanks from engine or tyre‑thrown debris, preventing fuel leaks or fire and meeting international safety standards.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/B747/83 Fuel Tank Access Doors 12/90

Applicability: All 747 with line numbers 001-678, 680-684, 686-720 except 747-400 model. Requirement: Action in accordance with Boeing Alert SB 747-28A2117 Revision 2, First Phase and

Second Phase.

Note: FAA AD 89-12-10 Amendment 39-6230 and FAR 25.963(e) refer.

Compliance: First Phase: Prior to 31 December 1990.

Second Phase: Prior to 31 October 1992.

Background: Country of origin AD. Enables compliance with FAR 25.963(e) which provides for fuel tank access panels to have a higher resistance to impact to reduce possibility of penetration from engine debris or objects thrown by the aircraft tyres.

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