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AD/B767/77 Amdt 2 - Override/Jettison Fuel Pump

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Applies to Boeing 767 line positions 001–545 and requires operators to carry out Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0045 Rev 2 within 30 days of 8 Dec 1994, with repeat inspections every 1,000 hours until the terminating modification in Boeing SB 767-28-0046 is incorporated. It targets owners/operators, imposes maintenance, inspection and record‑keeping costs, and addresses the safety risk that a loose diffuser ring can damage pump components and create a potential ignition source.

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AD/B767/77 Amdt 2 - Override/Jettison Fuel Pump

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Boeing 767 Series Aeroplanes

AD/B767/77

Amdt 2

Override/Jettison Fuel Pump 13/94

Applicability: Model 767 series aircraft line position 001 to 545 inclusive.

Requirement: Action in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 767-28A0045 Revision 2.

Note: Sundstrand SB 5006286-28-A5 Revision 2 and FAA AD 94-11-05 Amdt 39- 8921 refers.

Compliance: Unless previously carried out, within 30 days from 8 December 1994.

Thereafter, repeat the inspection at intervals not exceeding 1000 hours time in service until the requirements of Boeing SB 767-28-0046 have been incorporated.

Background: The manufacturer has advised that a loose diffuser ring may cause damage to the impeller and pumping unit housing causing the pump to lock-up.

During dry fuel pump operation, a loose diffuser ring may result in metal-to-metal contact creating a potential ignition source.

This amendment adds terminating action for this directive.

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