AD 81-06-03

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes

AD Number
81-06-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Aileron autopilot servo control cable breakage and possible loss of control of the airplane

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Required Actions

Inspect the aileron autopilot servo control cable for proper positioning on the guide pulley, integrity, and damage near the guide pulleys at station 226 per Shorts Service Bulletin 22-A59. Replace damaged cables and reposition improperly positioned cables after verifying no damage. Reposition the cable guard if clearance exceeds 0.029 inches and check cable tension as specified.

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Compliance Time

within the next 50 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers PLC Model SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 airplanes with an autopilot installed

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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