AD 90-09-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -15 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -15 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of main landing gear brakes due to excessive wear beyond specified limits.
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Required Actions
Inspect brakes (part numbers 5000709-1, -3, -5, -7, -8) for wear and replace those exceeding 1.00 inch within 90 days; incorporate 1.00 inch wear limit into maintenance program within 90 days. Inspect brakes again within 120 days and replace those exceeding 0.60 inch; incorporate 0.60 inch limit into maintenance program within 120 days. Alternate compliance may be approved by FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days and 120 days after the effective date of this amendment (May 29, 1990).
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -15 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Brakes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-136-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -15 Series Airplanes Subject: Brakes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/29/1990 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-15 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-136-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6582 AD NUMBER: 90-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -15 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 29, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-09-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-6582. Docket No. 89-NM-136-AD. Applicability: Model DC-10-10 and -15 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of the main landing gear brakes, accomplish the following: A. Within 90 days after the effective date of this amendment, inspect Airplanes Braking Systems (formerly Loral, formerly Goodyear) brakes, part numbers 5000709-1, -3, -5, -7, and -8, for wear. Any brake worn more than 1.00 inch must be replaced, prior to further flight, with one within this limit. B. Within 90 days after the effective date of this amendment, incorporate the 1.00 inch brake wear limit into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. C. Within 120 days after the effective date of this amendment, inspect Airplanes Braking Systems (formerly Loral, formerly Goodyear) brakes, part numbers 5000709-1, -3, -5, -7, and -8, for wear. Any brake worn more than 0.60 inch must be replaced, prior to further flight, with one within this limit. D. Within 120 days after the effective date of this amendment, incorporate the 0.60 inch brake wear limit into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. E. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment, and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. F. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. This amendment (39-6582, AD 90-09-03) becomes effective on May 29, 1990. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_90-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 90-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 89-NM-136-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -15 Series Airplanes Subject: Brakes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/29/1990 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-15 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 89-NM-136-AD AMENDMENT: 39-6582 AD NUMBER: 90-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -15 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 29, 1990. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 90-09-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-6582. Docket No. 89-NM-136-AD. Applicability: Model DC-10-10 and -15 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of the main landing gear brakes, accomplish the following: A. Within 90 days after the effective date of this amendment, inspect Airplanes Braking Systems (formerly Loral, formerly Goodyear) brakes, part numbers 5000709-1, -3, -5, -7, and -8, for wear. Any brake worn more than 1.00 inch must be replaced, prior to further flight, with one within this limit. B. Within 90 days after the effective date of this amendment, incorporate the 1.00 inch brake wear limit into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. C. Within 120 days after the effective date of this amendment, inspect Airplanes Braking Systems (formerly Loral, formerly Goodyear) brakes, part numbers 5000709-1, -3, -5, -7, and -8, for wear. Any brake worn more than 0.60 inch must be replaced, prior to further flight, with one within this limit. D. Within 120 days after the effective date of this amendment, incorporate the 0.60 inch brake wear limit into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. E. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment, and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. F. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. This amendment (39-6582, AD 90-09-03) becomes effective on May 29, 1990. FOOTER:
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