Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2008L04009:body:0:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2008L04009
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 2858–4531

months after the effective date of the original issue of this Directive, unless previously accomplished

             For Requirement 4 - From the effective date of this Directive.
             This Amendment becomes effective on 20 November 2008.
Background:  This Directive requires rework of the nose landing gear; modification of the hydraulic steering system; a test of the cable tension for the nosewheel steering system when abnormal vibration occurs, and adjustment of the cable tension, if necessary; and a revision to the Limitations section of the aeroplane flight manual to include certain procedures to be performed during the takeoff run.  This action is necessary to prevent failure of the auxiliary landing gear direction system, which could result in abnormal vibrations during takeoff and landing runs, and consequent reduced controllability of the aeroplane.  This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

             Amendment 1 extended the compliance period for the replacement of certain parts due to the manufacturer being able to supply those parts in the required time frame.  The other requirements detailed in this directive still remain in force to address the unsafe condition.

             Amendment 2 corrects an error in the compliance section with regard to the inspection interval following any abnormal vibration within the nosewheel steering system occurs.

             The original issue of this Directive became effective on 17 March 2005.

             Amendment 1 of this Directive became effective 10 September 2005.

Charles Lenarcic
Delegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority

9 October 2008