46-27-02: Nose Wheel Brace Strut Collar
FAA order 46-27-02 is an airworthiness directive. The FAA's subject line: Nose Wheel Brace Strut Collar. It names Douglas C-54: about 7 aircraft on the U.S. register today, though an order usually covers particular versions or serial numbers rather than every one. System: landing gear.
What it applies to as the FAA lists it
- Kind of product
- Aircraft
- Makes
- The Boeing Company
- Models
- C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC, C54D-DC, C54E-DC, C54G-DC, DC-4
- On this site
- Douglas C-54 7 registered
Dates and paperwork
- Docket
- Unknown
- Status
- Current
- The FAA's document
- Read the order on the FAA's site
The order itself the regulatory text, as published
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46-27-02 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 4 of AD-762-7.) Applies to C-54 and DC-4 Aircraft. \n\n\tInspection to be accomplished immediately and at periods not to exceed 35 hours thereafter. \n\n\tNumerous reports have been received of cracks occurring in the nose wheel brace strut collar, P/N 5102824, in the region where the steering lugs meet the collar body. If cracks are found, repairs should be made as outlined in Douglas Service Bulletin C-54-209S (Supplement) dated May 31, 1946. After repairs have been accomplished, inspection must be continued at intervals not to exceed 35 hours. \n\n\tDouglas Service Bulletin C-54-209S (Supplement) dated August 12, 1946, contains the information which is included in the supplement dated May 31, 1946. In addition, the later supplement outlines a method for the installation of steel brace rods to the nose wheel brace strut collar. Although the addition of the steel brace rods is not mandatory, it is recommended by the Douglas Co. If the steelbrace rod installation has been incorporated in addition to the rework to the nose wheel brace strut collar which is required in the above paragraph, the 35-hour periodic inspections will not be required.
Related safety bulletins advice on the same designs, not orders
2014-11-24NM-15-03 · Flight Controls
Source: FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, airworthiness directives. The FAA's document is the authority; the register counts are this site's, from the FAA register of November 6, 2026. Connections as data: /graph/directive/46-27-02.json · aircraft systems.