AD 83-06-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 | Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC 7, Series 3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of a main landing gear brake flange and subsequent loss of both main and emergency brake systems.
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Required Actions
Perform a dye penetrant inspection of the main landing gear brake flanges as per Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin No. 32-10M, Rev. 1. If cracks are found, replace the brake flange with a serviceable unit of the same part number before further flight. Repeat inspections at 1,000 landing intervals unless discontinued after replacement.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 200 landings after the effective date of this AD for specified airplanes. Repeat inspections at 1,000 landing intervals.
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 airplanes equipped with brake flange Part No. EH183134 (5,000 or more landings) or EH183712 (1,000 or more landings).
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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