Manufacturing Industry
Airlines check Boeing aircraft after fuel pump alert
Airline Industry Information, Sept 2, 2002
AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Airlines around the world have been checking their Boeing aircraft after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warned of a potential defect that could cause a fire or an explosion.
The fault affects a batch of fuel pumps used in centre-wing fuel tanks on the Boeing 737-600, -700, -700C, 800, -900; 747; and 757 series aircraft. The FAA's directive stated that the pumps could cause an explosion if the fuel tanks run dry because wires were placed too close to a rotor and could chafe.
Airlines reportedly ordered their pilots to carry extra fuel on flights in order to keep the pumps submerged, thus averting any risk of explosion.
It is thought that about 3,000 Boeing aircraft could be fitted with the suspect fuel pumps.
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