July 21, 200421 yr The FAA had issued a manditory AD 2002-24-51 concerning the center fuel tank fuel load and management. The text concerning the 737 is:******************************************************************Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision: Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 (:( For Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, and -900 series airplanes: Within 4 days after receipt of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the AFM to include the following (this may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM): "Certificate Limitations The center tank fuel pumps must be OFF for takeoff if center tank fuel is less than 5,000 pounds (2,300 kilograms) with the airplane readied for initial taxi. Both center tank fuel pump switches must be selected Off when center tank fuel quantity reaches approximately 1,000 pounds (500 kilograms) during climb and cruise or 3,000 pounds (1,400 kilograms) during descent and landing. The fuel pumps must be positioned Off at the first indication of fuel pump low pressure. The CWT fuel quantity indication system must be operative to dispatch with CWT mission fuel. Note The CONFIG indicator will annunciate when center tank fuel exceeds 1,600 pounds (800 kilograms) and the center tank fuel pump switches are Off. Do not accomplish the CONFIG non-normal procedure prior to or during takeoff with less than 5,000 pounds (2,300 kilograms) of center tank fuel or during descent and landing with less than 3,000 pounds (1,400 kilograms) of center tank fuel. Note In a low fuel situation, both center tank pumps may be selected On and all center tank fuel may be used. If the main tanks are not full, the zero fuel gross weight of the airplane plus the weight of center tank fuel may exceed the maximum zero fuel gross weight by up to 5,000 pounds (2,300 kilograms) for takeoff, climb and cruise and up to 3,000 pounds (1,400 kilograms) for descent and landing, provided that the effects of balance (CG) have been considered. If a center tank fuel pump fails with fuel in the center tank, accomplish the Fuel Pump Low Pressure non-normal procedure. When defueling center or main wing tanks, the Fuel Pump Low Pressure indication lights must be monitored and the fuel pumps positioned to Off at the first indication of fuel pump low pressure. Defueling with passengers on board is prohibited. The limitations contained in this AD supersede any conflicting basic airplane flight manual limitations." *******************************************************************This is the link to the entire AD:http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_G...90?OpenDocumentCheers,JohnBoeing 727/737 & Lockheed C-130/L-100 Mechanichttp://www.precisionmanuals.com/images/forum/ng_driver.jpg
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