Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14709 · McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes
This AD applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes. This AD requires installing a clamp, bonding jumper assembly, and attaching hardware to the refueling manifold in the right wing refueling station area. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent arcing on the in-tank side of the fueling valve during a lightning strike, which could result in an ignition source that could ignite fuel vapor and cause a fuel tank explosion.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD: Install a clamp, bonding jumper assembly, and attaching hardware to the refueling manifold in the right wing refueling station area, by doing all of the actions specified in the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin MD90-28-011, dated May 16, 2005.
