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Old 2nd Jan 2020, 00:30
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Dave Therhino
 
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That AD is one of a series of ADs proposed in 2016 for the same design architecture concern on multiple Airbus and Boeing models. The issue is with latent (undiscovered) failures in the wiring inside the tank combined with a hot short to FQIS wiring outside the tank from co-routed power wiring. Not all FQIS in-tank issues result in flight deck effects that trigger troubleshooting. My understanding is that Boeing is considering revising the MEL to do just what you suggest, but that only helps if you know you have a fault.
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