AD 83-07-04 R1
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 the primary flight control systems due to loose or detached retaining plates or locking rivets on control system linkage connections.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date, and every 500 hours time-in-service thereafter, visually inspect control system linkage connections per Short Brothers SB No. 27-66. If retaining plates or locking rivets are loose or detached, repair per SB No. 27-66. Adjust inspection intervals up to 10% for maintenance scheduling. Discontinue inspections after incorporating Modification 1674 via SB No. 27-66 Rev 1 or SB No. 27-68.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD and at intervals not to exceed 500 hours time-in-service thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 (all serial numbers)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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