- Models
- DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B
- Registered aircraft
- 17 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Large airplane
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The airworthiness directive
47-51-15 DOUGLAS: Applies to DC-6 Serial Numbers 42854 Through 42880; 42882 Through 42888; 42890; and 42891; 43000 Through 43003; 43005 Through 43009; 43055; and 43056.
To be accomplished not later than next No. 3 inspection.
In order to prevent malfunctioning of the brakes, the original Raybestos brake lining, P/N 9520535 must be replaced with Goodyear BL-56 lining, P/N 9521091. This new lining is identified with two yellow dots.
(Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 1 covers this same subject.)
Affected TCDS · 3
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 17
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1953 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 2 |
| 1956 | 1 |
| 1957 | 3 |
| 1958 | 3 |
| 1959 | 1 |
6 with no year recorded