# Proposed AD FAA-2007-29329: McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-02-12
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 11, 2007, 72 FR 57892
- Comments due: November 26, 2007
- Became: [AD 2008-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-12)
- Docket: FAA-2007-29329 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2007-29329, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2007-NM-205-AD
- FR document: E7-20049
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/19/c9/19c98ea001cac0dc73b7d4d4554025d9100f9e8845ee562a1393c7d4ba249d07 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-10-11/pdf/E7-20049.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/10/11/E7-20049/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-717-200-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4B2EBA20EE883C3F86257372004683F9.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2007-29329

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes. This proposed AD would require modification of the conduit for the forward boost pump of the center fuel tank. This proposed AD results from the finding that a potential chafing condition exists in the volute assembly of the forward boost pump for the center fuel tank. We are proposing this AD to prevent chafing of the forward boost pump wiring that could lead to arcing to the inside of the 45-degree angle fitting, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 11, 2007: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E7-20049, comments due Nov 26, 2007 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2007/10/11/E7-20049/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-717-200-airplanes)

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