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AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE
For the reasons set out in the background section, the CASA delegate whose signature appears below issues the following Airworthiness Directive (AD) under subregulation 39.001(1) of CASR 1998.  The AD requires that the action set out in the requirement section (being action that the delegate considers necessary to correct the unsafe condition) be taken in relation to the aircraft or aeronautical product mentioned in the applicability section: (a) in the circumstances mentioned in the requirement section; and (b) in accordance with the instructions set out in the requirement section; and (c) at the time mentioned in the compliance section.

Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B737/275  P15 Refuel Panel Wire Chafing  2/2006

Applicability:  Model 737 series aeroplanes as follows:
                    Series                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Line Numbers

                   737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400 and -500                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           1 through 3132 inclusive
                   737-600, -700, -700C, -800 and -900                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 0001 through 1240 inclusive
Requirement:       1. For Model 737-100, -200, -200C, -300, -400 and -500 series aeroplanes - Carry out the following actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-28-1193, Revision 1, dated
                   28 July 2005:
                     a. Perform a one-time detailed inspection of the wires in wire bundle W0024 to connector D04578P on the back of the P15 refuel panel for discrepancies.
                     b. Perform any applicable corrective and related investigative actions.
                   2. For Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series aeroplanes - Carry out the following actions in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 737-28-1200, Revision 1, dated
                   28 July 2005:
                     a. For Group 1 and Group 2 aeroplanes - Perform a one-time detailed inspection for discrepancies of the clamp and T-bolt assembly on the wing thermal anti-ice duct near the P15 refuel panel.
                     b. For Group 2 aeroplanes - Perform a one-time detailed inspection for discrepancies of the wires in wire bundle W0024 to connector D04578P on the back of the P15 refuel panel.
                     c. For Group 1 and Group 2 aeroplanes - Perform any applicable corrective action of any discrepancy found during the Requirement 2.a. or 2.b. inspections.
                Note 1:  For the purposes of this Directive, a detailed inspection is defined as "An intensive visual examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity.  Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector.  Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc., may be used.  Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required."
                Later revisions of the above Service Bulletins, approved by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) to FAA AD 2005-23-17, are considered acceptable for compliance with the equivalent Requirements of