AD 71-06-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Cleveland Aircraft Products | Wheel/Brake Assembly | Airworthiness Directives; CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Division of Van Sickle Industries, 6.00-6 Wheel/Brake Assembly |
| appliance | Cleveland Aircraft Products | Wheel/Brake Assembly | Airworthiness Directives; CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Division of Van Sickle Industries, 6.00-6 Wheel/Brake Assembly |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the brake due to separation of the brake disc assembly, P/N 164-32, at the weld area.
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Required Actions
Within 25 hours in service after the effective date or 50 hours since the last inspection, inspect the brake disc assembly for cracks in the weld using a 10-power glass or equivalent. Repeat inspections every 50 hours until the alteration is done. Replace the disc assembly with P/N 164-32F or a post-23 May 1969 P/N 164-32 at next overhaul or replacement.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 25 hours in service after the effective date of this AD, or within 50 hours since the last brake inspection conducted pursuant to this paragraph, whichever comes later
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Affected Aircraft
Cleveland Aircraft Products, Division of Van Sickle Industries, 6.00-6 Wheel/Brake Assembly, P/N 3080C/37-200A.
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Federal Register Abstract
Wheel/Brake Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-06-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-06-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Div...Show more Subject: Wheel/Brake Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/08/1971 Make: Cleveland Aircraft Products Model: Wheel/Brake Assembly Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-06-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1221 AD NUMBER: 71-06-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Division of Van Sickle Industries, 6.00-6 Wheel/Brake Assembly ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-06-08 CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Amendment 39-1173 as amended by Amendment 39-1221. Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Division of Van Sickle Industries, 6.00-6 wheel/brake assembly, P/N 3080C/37-200A. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the brake, due to separation of the brake disc assembly, P/N 164-32, at the weld area, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours in service, after the effective date of this AD, or within 50 hours since the last brake inspection conducted pursuant to this paragraph, whichever comes later, unless the alteration of paragraph (c)(1) has been accomplished, perform the following inspection: Remove wheel assembly, P/N 3080C from the aircraft and inspect the brake disc assembly, P/N 164-32, for cracks in the weld attaching the disc to the cup, using a 10-power glass or other FAA-approved equivalent means. If any cracks or other obvious defects are found, replace the disc assembly as indicated in paragraph (c). (b) Until the alteration of paragraph (c)(1) is accomplished, repeat the procedure of paragraph (a) each 50 hours in service after the last inspection. (c) At next brake overhaul or brake disc replacement, (1) Replace brake disc, P/N 164-32, with one-piece brake disc, P/N 164-32F, in accordance with Cleveland Service Bulletin No. ESB 7000-2, Rev. (A) 251-2, dated 15 January 1971, or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, Jamaica, New York, or (2) If disc, P/N 164-32F, is not available at the time replacement is necessary, replace with disc, P/N 164-32, manufactured subsequent to 23 May 1969. (This wheel and brake assembly installed on Piper PA-23-250 airplanes among others.) Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, by an owner or operator, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, may permit compliance at an established inspection period of the owner or operator. Amendment 39-1173 was effective March 19, 1971. This Amendment 39-1221 is effective June 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-06-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-06-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Div...Show more Subject: Wheel/Brake Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/08/1971 Make: Cleveland Aircraft Products Model: Wheel/Brake Assembly Product Type: Appliance Product Subtype: Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 71-06-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1221 AD NUMBER: 71-06-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Division of Van Sickle Industries, 6.00-6 Wheel/Brake Assembly ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 8, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-06-08 CLEVELAND AIRCRAFT PRODUCTS: Amendment 39-1173 as amended by Amendment 39-1221. Applies to Cleveland Aircraft Products, Division of Van Sickle Industries, 6.00-6 wheel/brake assembly, P/N 3080C/37-200A. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent failure of the brake, due to separation of the brake disc assembly, P/N 164-32, at the weld area, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 25 hours in service, after the effective date of this AD, or within 50 hours since the last brake inspection conducted pursuant to this paragraph, whichever comes later, unless the alteration of paragraph (c)(1) has been accomplished, perform the following inspection: Remove wheel assembly, P/N 3080C from the aircraft and inspect the brake disc assembly, P/N 164-32, for cracks in the weld attaching the disc to the cup, using a 10-power glass or other FAA-approved equivalent means. If any cracks or other obvious defects are found, replace the disc assembly as indicated in paragraph (c). (b) Until the alteration of paragraph (c)(1) is accomplished, repeat the procedure of paragraph (a) each 50 hours in service after the last inspection. (c) At next brake overhaul or brake disc replacement, (1) Replace brake disc, P/N 164-32, with one-piece brake disc, P/N 164-32F, in accordance with Cleveland Service Bulletin No. ESB 7000-2, Rev. (A) 251-2, dated 15 January 1971, or equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Eastern Region, Jamaica, New York, or (2) If disc, P/N 164-32F, is not available at the time replacement is necessary, replace with disc, P/N 164-32, manufactured subsequent to 23 May 1969. (This wheel and brake assembly installed on Piper PA-23-250 airplanes among others.) Upon submission of substantiating data through an FAA Maintenance Inspector, by an owner or operator, the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, may permit compliance at an established inspection period of the owner or operator. Amendment 39-1173 was effective March 19, 1971. This Amendment 39-1221 is effective June 8, 1971. FOOTER:
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