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insulation in the centre fuel tank has occurred on several aeroplanes.  The actions specified in this Directive are intended to detect and correct such chafing and the resultant arcing from the wiring to the in-tank conduit, which could present an ignition source inside the fuel tank and consequent fire/explosion.  The Federal Aviation Administration has advised that additional rulemaking is anticipated.

                Amendment 1 introduced additional Requirements 12, 13, 14 and 15 and provided terminating action for the Directive.
                Amendment 2 contained some minor formatting and editorial changes, whilst at the same time introduced an alternate method of compliance.
                Amendment 3 corrected a typographical error in Requirement 13.a.
                The original issue of this Directive became effective on 18 March 1999.
                Amendment 1 of this Directive became effective on 20 January 2005.
                Amendment 2 of this Directive became effective on 9 February 2005.

James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

3 March 2005