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with new, improved electrical connectors and backshell clamps, as applicable.
             For Model 737-300, -400 and -500 series aeroplanes identified in ASB 737-33A1140, accomplishing the applicable Requirement 2 actions terminates the Requirement 1 actions.
             For aeroplanes identified as Groups 1 and 2 in SB 737-28-1241, Revision 1 - Actions accomplished before the effective date of this Directive in accordance with SB
             737-28-1241, dated 7 April 2006, are acceptable for compliance with Requirement 2.
             For all aeroplanes - Actions accomplished before the effective date of this Directive in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of SB 737-28-1241 are acceptable for compliance with Requirement 2.b.
             Later revisions of the above SBs, approved by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) to FAA AD 2009-14-04 are considered acceptable for compliance with the equivalent Requirements of this Directive.
             Note 2:  FAA AD 2009-14-04 Amdt 39-15954 refers.
Compliance:  For Requirement 1 - Within 180 days after the effective date of this Directive.
             For Requirement 2 - Within 60 months after the effective date of this Directive.
             This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 27 August 2009.
Background:  This Directive results from reports of uncommanded engine shutdowns and burned and damaged wire bundles associated with the outboard landing lights and engine fuel shutoff valves.

             The Directive is issued to prevent a hot short between the outboard landing light and fuel shutoff valve circuits, which could result in an uncommanded engine shutdown.

James Coyne
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

15 July 2009