The FAA issued an airworthiness directive on Boeing 747 fuel pump procedures
The FAA issued an airworthiness directive on Boeing 747 fuel pump procedures that calls for some fuel to be retained in the center fuel tank and prohibits the use of the horizontal stabilizer tank on 747-400s. The horizontal tail can carry 20,000 lb. of fuel, and at least 3,000 lb. of fuel will have...
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