# SAIB NM-08-24: Water/Waste: Freezing Potable Water Lines - Type: Special airworthiness information bulletin (advisory, not mandatory) - Status: Current - Revision: 0 - Issued: May 22, 2008 - Products: Boeing 737-100 Series, 737-200 Series, 737-200C Series, 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series, 737-500 Series, 737-600 Series, 737-700 Series, 737-700C Series, 737-800 Series, 737-900 Series and 737-900ER Series - Product type: Aircraft, Large Airplane - PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/9b/75/9b751d64598dda76480d379162220df4f5a2124ab1da584bceca83163e4ec2af - FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E65E841E13B8E78B86257451006EB1F1.0001 - DRS record last changed: May 22, 2008 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-08-24 ## Text FAA Aircraft Certification Service **SPECIAL AIRWORTHINESS** INFORMATION BULLETIN SUBJ: Water/Waste: Freezing Potable Water Lines SAIB: NM-08-24 Date: May 22, 2008 This is information only. Recommendations aren’t mandatory. Introduction This Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin alerts you of an airworthiness concern on all Boeing Model 737 airplanes relating to the potential failure of certain potable water couplers during freezing weather conditions. The failure of the couplers could result in water spraying and freezing around the outflow valve, rendering the valve inoperative. If enough ice forms, the performance of the outflow valve will be very limited. This could result in difficulty controlling cabin pressure. Background We have received reports of several instances of potable water systems leaking due to damaged couplers around the potable water storage tank. These instances occurred during winter seasons. When the potable water tank is not properly drained during overnight parking in below freezing temperatures, the potable water lines can freeze. The frozen water expands and breaks the couplers. During flight, the area around the couplers and water lines remains above freezing (35-40° F). Therefore, the freezing is taking place on the ground with long-term exposure to sub-freezing temperatures. Consequently, during morning flights, the pressurized potable water lines spray water, which creates ice around the outflow valve. If enough ice forms, the performance of the outflow valve will be very limited. This could result in difficulty controlling cabin pressure. Recommendations We highly recommend that operators adhere to Boeing Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), specifically 737NG AMM 12-33-01 and 737NG AMM 12-33-02. These sections provide instructions on draining the potable water tanks if the airplane is to be grounded overnight during freezing conditions. For Further Information Contact Nick Wilson, Aerospace Engineer, 1601 Lind Avenue SW, Renton, WA 98057-3356; phone: (425) 917-6476; fax: (425) 917-6590; email: nicholas.wilson@faa.gov. For Related Service Information Contact The Boeing Company, P.O. 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