Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L00757:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2006L00757
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Character Range: 2922–3732

Directive becomes effective on 13 April 2006.
Background:  This Directive requires an inspection for chafing of certain wire bundles located above the centre fuel tank, corrective actions if necessary, and replacement of wire bundle clamps with new clamps.  The Directive also requires an inspection for damage to the fuel vapour barrier area located below the wire bundles and, if necessary, corrective action.  The Directive results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer.
             Actions required by the Directive prevent chafed wire bundles near the centre fuel tank, which could cause electrical arcing through the tank wall and ignition of fuel vapour in the fuel tank, and result in a fuel tank explosion.

James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

3 March 2006