AD 2001-20-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., Models SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Brake shuttle valves may cause the wheel brakes to drag and overheat, leading to hydraulic or fuel line damage and potential fire if the overheated brake assembly is retracted into the main wheel wells.
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Required Actions
Replace brake shuttle valves with parts of improved design (except on airplanes with an anti-skid/power brake system). Install a shield over the hydraulic lines. Replace the rubber fuel hose with a metal device on certain SA226 series airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within 500 hours time-in-service (TIS) after the effective date or within 6 months after the effective date, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft, Inc., Models SA226 and SA227 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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