AD 81-03-51

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes

AD Number
81-03-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-1 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-100 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-101 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-102 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes
aircraft Viking Air Limited DHC-7-103 Airworthiness Directives; DeHavilland Model DHC-7 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Disengagement of the lock nut could cause damage to the flap system.

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Required Actions

Inspect flap screw jack tracks 2 and 3 for correct locking feature of lock washer against the dome nut, ensuring the cup lock washer P/N MS9952-08 is tapped into groove of lock nut P/N 24156-1. Lubricate the aft end bearing P/N AD50991 with grease P/N MIL-G-23877 or equivalent.

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Compliance Time

within the next 25 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

DeHavilland Model DHC-7 airplanes serial numbers 3 through 36 with flap screw jacks 2 and 3, part numbers 24020-11, -111, -115 or 24040-11, -111, -115, and lock nuts part number MS9952-08.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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