{"id":"F2009L03260","name":"AD/F100/96 - Landing Gear - Brake Quick Disconnect Couplings","slug":"ad-f100-96-landing-gear-brake-quick-disconnect-couplings","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":140674,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2009L03260-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplan","sectionType":"division","heading":"Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes","content":"### Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 100) Series Aeroplanes\n\n| AD/F100/96 | Landing Gear - BrakeQuick Disconnect Couplings | 11/2009 DM |\n| ---------- | ---------------------------------------------- | ---------- |\n\n| Applicability: | Fokker Aircraft B.V. F28 Mark 0070 and Mark 0100 aeroplanes, all serial numbers, if Part Number (P/N) AE70690E, P/N AE70691E, P/N AE99111E or P/N AE99119E brake Quick-Disconnect (QD) couplings are installed. |\n| -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| Requirement: | 1. Inspect the brake QD couplings in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker Services SBF100-32-156 (the SB).2. Thereafter, repeat the inspection in accordance with Part 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions of the SB.3. If, during any inspection as detailed in Requirement 1 or 2 of this AD, the wear found on any QD coupling exceeds the definition as specified in the SB, replace the affected QD coupling with an improved unit with P/N AE73059E or P/N AE73091E, as applicable, in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of the SB.4. Replace all remaining P/N AE70690E, P/N AE70691E, P/N AE99111E andP/N AE99119E brake QD couplings with the improved units in accordance with Part 2 of the Accomplishment Instructions of the SB.5. Do not install P/N AE70690E, P/N AE70691E, P/N AE99111E or P/N AE99119E brake QD couplings on any aeroplane.Modification of an aeroplane by installation of improved QD couplings P/N AE73059E and P/N AE73091E at all locations terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of this AD for that aeroplane. Previous replacement of the QD couplings on an aeroplane at all locations in accordance with Fokker SBF100-32-127 (at any revision) also terminates the repetitive inspection requirements of this AD for that aeroplane.The use of later approved revisions of this document is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD.Note: EASA AD 2009-0176 dated 6 August 2009 refers. |\n\n| Compliance: | For Requirement 1 - Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD.For Requirement 2 - At intervals determined by the amount of wear found, as defined in the SB.For Requirement 3 - Before next flight.For Requirement 4 - Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.For Requirement 5 - After 20 August 2011. |\n| ----------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n| | This Airworthiness Directive becomes effective on 24 September 2009. |\n| Background: | During 1995, several reports were received of brake QD couplings loosened and/or disconnected during operation. In a few cases, residual brake pressure was trapped in the affected brake, causing asymmetric braking and/or resulting in hot brakes. Loosened couplings may cause a hydraulic leak with the risk of a brake fire. Investigation revealed that the installation of the brake QD couplings must be done with care and that the locking teeth on the light alloy sleeve are prone to wear. The Fokker 70/100 Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) has been revised to include additional information to ensure correct removal and installation of the couplings.In 1997, Fokker Services issued SBF100-32-106, recommending the introduction of QD couplings with corrosion resistant steel (CRES) sleeves that would prevent excessive wear of the locking teeth on the light alloy sleeve. In response to more reported cases of loosened QD couplings resulting in brake problems, further improved QD couplings were introduced in 2001 through SBF100-32-127. These couplings increase the reliability of the brake system.Recently, a brake fire was reported which was caused by a ruptured brake piston. The fire was quickly extinguished but caused damage to the paint and hydraulic/electrical harness and its components. Detailed investigation showed that a hydraulic lock must have been present close to the affected brake creating enough internal pressure to rupture the piston. The most probable scenario for the hydraulic lock is a loosened (not necessarily disconnected) brake QD coupling. Further investigation of the service experience files at Fokker Services showed that more brake fires have occurred on aeroplanes in a pre-mod SBF100-32-127 configuration. |\n\n| | In order to reduce the probability of a fluid fire as described in CS 25.863, additional action is deemed necessary. For the reasons described above, this AD requires repetitive inspections of the affected brake QD couplings and replacement of the QD couplings with improved units. Installation of the improved QD couplings terminates the repetitive inspections requirements. |\n| --- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |\n\n![](image.001.png) \nJames Coyne \nDelegate of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority\n\n18 August 2009","sortOrder":0},{"sectionNumber":"AD/F100/96","sectionType":"part","heading":"AD/F100/96","content":"## AD/F100/96","sortOrder":1},{"sectionNumber":"Landing Gear - BrakeQuick Disconnect Cou","sectionType":"part","heading":"Landing Gear - BrakeQuick Disconnect Couplings","content":"## Landing Gear - Brake \nQuick Disconnect Couplings","sortOrder":2},{"sectionNumber":"11/2009 DM","sectionType":"part","heading":"11/2009 DM","content":"## 11/2009 DM","sortOrder":3}],"analysis":{"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This AD maintains its original, narrow scope. It addresses a specific safety defect in brake quick-disconnect couplings on Fokker F70/F100 aircraft. The requirements remain tightly focused on inspection and replacement of these specific components, with no expansion into unrelated systems or aircraft types."},"complexity_factors":["Single, specific technical subject matter (brake couplings on one aircraft type)","Clear, numbered requirements (1-5) with straightforward compliance timelines","Only 4 specific part numbers in scope, with 2 replacement part numbers","Single cross-reference to Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100-32-156 for technical details","No nested conditional logic or exceptions to exceptions","Termination conditions clearly stated (installation of improved parts ends inspection requirements)","Length is short and focused (approximately 1 page of substantive content)"],"plain_english_summary":"This Airworthiness Directive requires operators and maintenance organisations of Fokker F70/F100 aircraft to address unsafe brake quick-disconnect couplings that can loosen or disconnect in service. It mandates inspections, removal of worn fittings, and phased replacement with improved corrosion‑resistant couplings, and prohibits reinstalling the affected older fittings.\n\nThe measure prevents trapped or asymmetric braking, hot brakes, hydraulic leaks and potential brake fires — risks that could lead to loss of braking control and serious accidents."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":4,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The AD’s scope aligns with its stated safety purpose: it targets Fokker F100 aeroplanes that have the listed QD coupling P/Ns and requires inspections and replacements. It does not broaden applicability to other aircraft or systems; it allows termination of inspections upon fitting the improved parts or prior documented compliance (Requirement; Applicability)."},"complexity_factors":["Multiple specific part numbers affected (AE70690E, AE70691E, AE99111E, AE99119E) and designated replacement P/Ns (AE73059E, AE73091E) (Applicability; Requirement 3/4/5).","Repetitive inspections with intervals that vary depending on wear as defined in the Fokker Service Bulletin (Requirement 2; Compliance).","Immediate mandatory action if wear exceeds the SB definition: replacement before next flight (Requirement 3; Compliance).","Termination condition: installing improved QD couplings at all locations (or prior full replacement under SBF100‑32‑127) ends repetitive inspection obligations (Requirement paragraph).","Substantial dependence on Fokker Services SBF100‑32‑156 for inspection methods, wear limits and Parts 1 and 2 Accomplishment Instructions (Requirement; Note).","Absolute prohibition on installing the listed older QD couplings after a specified date (Requirement 5; Compliance).","Cross-reference to EASA AD 2009‑0176 and allowance for later approved revisions of the SB for compliance — introduces dependency on external approvals and document revisions (Note).","Applicability is limited to Fokker F28 Mark 0070/0100 aeroplanes but only where the listed P/Ns are installed, creating a conditional scope tied to equipment fitment (Applicability)."],"plain_english_summary":"Requires operators and maintainers of Fokker F100 (F28 Mk 0070/0100) aeroplanes fitted with certain brake quick‑disconnect (QD) couplings to inspect those couplings, replace any that exceed wear limits, and ultimately replace specified older P/Ns with improved units. Installing the old P/Ns is prohibited once effective; fitting all improved units stops further inspections.\n\nThe AD’s stated aim is to reduce hydraulic leaks and brake fires. It sets inspection criteria by Fokker Services SBF100‑32‑156, replacement P/Ns, and compliance timeframes."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/ad-f100-96-landing-gear-brake-quick-disconnect-couplings","history":"/api/acts/ad-f100-96-landing-gear-brake-quick-disconnect-couplings/history","analysis":"/api/acts/ad-f100-96-landing-gear-brake-quick-disconnect-couplings/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/ad-f100-96-landing-gear-brake-quick-disconnect-couplings/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/ad-f100-96-landing-gear-brake-quick-disconnect-couplings/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/ad-f100-96-landing-gear-brake-quick-disconnect-couplings/documents"}}