AD 2001-12-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 55 Series Airplanes and Model 60 Airplanes

AD Number
2001-12-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-128-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 31837

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Learjet 55 Airworthiness Directives; Learjet Model 55 Series Airplanes and Model 60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Bottoming of the valve components before contact of the brake valve lever with the stop, which could result in loss of all hydraulic fluid and consequent loss of normal braking.

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Required Actions

Replace the brake valve adjustment screws with new improved screws. For certain airplanes, also replace the existing brake valve lever stop with a new brake valve lever stop.

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Compliance Time

Within 300 flight hours or one year after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Learjet Model 55 series airplanes, serial numbers 55-003 through 55-147 inclusive, and Model 60 airplanes, serial numbers 60-002 through 60-189 inclusive; certificated in any category.

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