AD 91-25-03 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-33F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of main landing gear braking effectiveness due to main landing gear brakes worn beyond the maximum wear limit.
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Required Actions
Inspect landing gear brakes with specified part numbers for wear within 270 days after the effective date. Replace any brake worn beyond the listed maximum wear limit (in inches) prior to further flight. Incorporate the maximum brake wear limits into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program within 270 days after the effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within 270 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, including C-9 (military) airplanes equipped with Aircraft Braking System (ABS) brake part numbers listed in the AD.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Brakes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-25-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-25-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-78-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Brakes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-25-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-78-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8136 AD NUMBER: 91-25-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-25-03 R1 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-8136. Docket Number 91-NM-78-AD. Applicability: Model DC-9 series, including C-9 (military), airplanes equipped with Aircraft Braking System (ABS) brake part numbers identified in paragraph (a), of this AD, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of main landing gear braking effectiveness, accomplish the following: (a) Within 270 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the landing gear brakes, having brake numbers listed below, for wear. Any brake worn more than the maximum wear limit specified below must be replaced, prior to further flight, with a brake within these limits. Series Airplane ABS Brake Part Number Maximum Wear Limit (inches) DC-9-10 9560746A 0.3 B9560746A 0.3 9560743 0.3 A9560743 0.3 B9560743 0.3 DC-9-20/30 9560786 0.3 A9560786 0.3 B9560786 0.3 DC-9-30 9560955 0.3 9560788 0.3 A9560788 0.3 B9560788 0.3 9560788-2/-3/-5/-6 0.3 9560788-7 0.7 DC-9-30/40/50 B9560861 0.3 9560861-1 0.2 9560861-2 0.3 9560861-3 0.8 (b) Within 270 days after the effective date of this AD, incorporate the maximum brake wear limits specified in paragraph (a) of this AD into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. (c) An alternative method 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. (d) 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. (e) This amendment (39-8136, AD 91-25-03 R1) is effective on December 31, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-25-03_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-25-03 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-78-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Brakes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/31/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more 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: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-25-03 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-78-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8136 AD NUMBER: 91-25-03 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series, C-9 (Military) Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 31, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-25-03 R1 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-8136. Docket Number 91-NM-78-AD. Applicability: Model DC-9 series, including C-9 (military), airplanes equipped with Aircraft Braking System (ABS) brake part numbers identified in paragraph (a), of this AD, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the loss of main landing gear braking effectiveness, accomplish the following: (a) Within 270 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the landing gear brakes, having brake numbers listed below, for wear. Any brake worn more than the maximum wear limit specified below must be replaced, prior to further flight, with a brake within these limits. Series Airplane ABS Brake Part Number Maximum Wear Limit (inches) DC-9-10 9560746A 0.3 B9560746A 0.3 9560743 0.3 A9560743 0.3 B9560743 0.3 DC-9-20/30 9560786 0.3 A9560786 0.3 B9560786 0.3 DC-9-30 9560955 0.3 9560788 0.3 A9560788 0.3 B9560788 0.3 9560788-2/-3/-5/-6 0.3 9560788-7 0.7 DC-9-30/40/50 B9560861 0.3 9560861-1 0.2 9560861-2 0.3 9560861-3 0.8 (b) Within 270 days after the effective date of this AD, incorporate the maximum brake wear limits specified in paragraph (a) of this AD into the FAA-approved maintenance inspection program. (c) An alternative method 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. (d) 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. (e) This amendment (39-8136, AD 91-25-03 R1) is effective on December 31, 1991. FOOTER:
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