AD 2005-11-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | 717-200 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports indicate that brake fuses of the hydraulic quantity limiter of the main landing gear (MLG) have failed. This AD aims to prevent loss of both hydraulic and brake systems if one fuse on each hydraulic system were to fail simultaneously, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace the eight brake fuses of the hydraulic quantity limiter with either new fuses (P/N 7918282-5505) or modified and reidentified fuses (P/N 7918282-5505), as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 717-32A0031. No person may install brake fuses with P/N 7918282-5503 after the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 3,600 flight cycles after the effective date for airplanes with less than 5,000 total flight cycles as of the effective date; within 1,500 flight cycles after the effective date for airplanes with 5,000 or more total flight cycles as of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes, fuselage numbers 5002 through 5134 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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