COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY
SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
Boeing 737 Series Aeroplanes
AD/B737/71 Brake Wear Limit 11/92
Applicability: Model 737 series, equipped with brake part numbers identified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of the Requirement Document.
Requirement: Action in accordance with the technical requirements of FAA AD 92-15-03 Amdt 39- 8296.
Compliance: As specified in the Requirement Document with a revised effective date of 15 October 1992 for Australian registered aircraft.
Background: An investigation by the FAA of a runway excursion by a transport category aircraft following a rejected takeoff, has revealed that the majority of brake assemblies were near the current maximum wear limit and unable to absorb the required energy. This Directive requires new maximum brake wear limits.