AD 2000-02-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SC-7 Skyvan Series 2 | Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers and Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 | Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers and Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Migration of the wing attachment bushes in the fuselage front and rear spar frames could result in structural damage to the wing spar/fuselage fitting with possible loss of control of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the wing attachment bushes in the fuselage front and rear spar frames for migration within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 500 hours TIS if no gaps found; shorten to 100 hours TIS if gaps less than 0.125 inches are found. Replace bushes with specified parts before further flight if gaps are 0.125 inches or more, then resume 500-hour inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Models SC-7 Skyvan Series 2 and SC-7 Skyvan Series 3, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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