A-89-136
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: ISSUE AN AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE TO REQUIRE THAT THE DRAG BRACES ON THE NOSE LANDING GEAR OF ALL BOEING 727 AIRPLANES BE INSPECTED TO VERIFY THAT THE P/N 66-25805-X BRUSHINGS ARE INSTALLED IN THE P/N 69-66127-X LINK ASSEMBLIES; THIS INSPECTION SHOULD APPLY TO ANY BOEING 727 AIRPLANE WITH AN OVERHAULED NOSE LANDING GEAR, INCLUDING THOSE OVERHAULED IN THE FUTURE. DRAG BRACES THAT DO NOT PASS THE INSPECTION SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM SERVICE.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to issue an airworthiness directive requiring that the drag braces on the nose landing gear of all Boeing 727 airplanes be inspected to confirm that certain brushings (part number 66-25805-X) are installed in specific link assemblies (part number 69-66127-X). This inspection applies to any Boeing 727 with an overhauled nose landing gear, including future overhauls, and any drag braces that do not pass must be removed from service immediately.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Alternate Action |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Aug 21, 1991 |
| NTSB number | NYC89IA185 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).