AD 2002-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Fairchild | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226 and SA227 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potential brake shuttle valve problems could cause the brake assembly to drag and overheat, leading to hydraulic or fuel line damage and a consequent fire if the overheated brake assembly is retracted into the main wheel well.
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Required Actions
Replace the brake shuttle valves with parts of improved design, install a shield over the hydraulic lines, and replace the rubber fuel hose with a metal device for certain SA226 series airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Fairchild Aircraft, Inc. Models SA226 and SA227 series airplanes, including additional Model SA227--AC airplanes and corrected reference to Model SA226--T(A) airplanes.
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