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OOSC, Part II, Item 9. Suspension (b)(8) - Deflated Air Suspension (ie: system failure, leak, etc)

Entry DateAugust 25, 2005
Issue Number05-026-VEH
NameGary Green
AgencyOwner Operator Independent Drivers Association
Address1 NW OOIDA Drive, P.O. Box 1000Grain Valley, MO, 64029United StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
Phone(816) 229-5791
Fax(816) 229-0517
Email[email protected]
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

This request is a result of a Driver/Vehicle Examination Report in which the vehicle was placed out of service due to an air suspension deflated air bag. The driver discovered a suspension system air leak and successfully plugged the leak prior to the inspection and was subsequently placed OOS after the inspection was completed.

Justification or Need

Question whether there is justification or legal authority to place a vehicle OOS with the above described condition.

Request for Action

Revisit NAS OOSC, Part II, 9(b)(8). (Deflated Air Bags)