AD 2000-17-01

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT, SA-227-TT, and SA-227-AC Airplanes

AD Number
2000-17-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-CE-62-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 50909

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Fairchild Various Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT, SA-227-TT, and SA-227-AC Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Wheel brake system malfunctions on several airplanes equipped with B.F. Goodrich landing gear brake assemblies, part numbers 2-1203, 2-1203-01, and 2-1203-3, which could result in a fire in the brake area.

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Required Actions

Modify the parking brake system. Inspect (repetitively) landing gear brake assemblies, part numbers 2-1203, 2-1203-01, and 2-1203-3, for wear and clearance. Replace brake assemblies when the maximum clearance exceeds .250 inches. Inspect at intervals of 75 hours TIS if the clearance is .200 inches or more but less than .250 inches.

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Compliance Time

Within 250 hours time-in-service (TIS), unless the clearance is .200 inches or more but less than .250 inches, in which case inspections are due at intervals of 75 hours TIS.

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Affected Aircraft

Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226-T, SA226-AT, SA226-T(B), SA226-TC, SA227-AT, SA-227-TT, and SA-227-AC airplanes equipped with B.F. Goodrich landing gear brake assemblies, part numbers 2-1203, 2-1203-01, and 2-1203-3, or FAA-approved equivalent parts.

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