Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-14900 · DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212 Airplanes
DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212 Airplanes
Superseded. A later AD replaced this one: AD 2021-19-06. Comply with the one in force.
This AD applies to DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212 airplanes, all serial numbers, if Carbon Brake Assemblies with Part Number (P/N) 5009850-1, 5009850-2, 5009850-3 or 5009850-4 are installed, that are certificated in any category.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Model 228-212 airplanes. This AD requires you to inspect the landing gear carbon brake assembly. This AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) issued by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the airworthiness authority for the European Union. We are issuing this AD to inspect the landing gear carbon brake assembly to detect and replace loose bolts or self-locking nuts, which could result in the brake assembly detaching and malfunctioning, degrade brake performance and potentially cause loss of control of the aircraft during landing and roll-out.
To address this problem, you must do the following, unless already done, before the next flight after the effective date of this AD: Inspect the landing gear carbon brake assembly in accordance with the instructions contained in DORNIER LUFTFAHRT GmbH Dornier 228 Alert Service Bulletin ASB-228-265 dated November 17, 2006, and, if necessary, replace the affected brake assembly.
