AD 83-07-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 | Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC-7, Series 3 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Malfunction of the ground/air lever mechanism which may prevent the power lever from entering the Beta mode
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Required Actions
Modify the ground/air lever P/N SC-7-47-5254 in the engine control system in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin No. 76-58, Revision 1, dated December 4, 1980. An equivalent method of compliance must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium.
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Compliance Time
within the next 100 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 (all serial numbers)
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Federal Register Abstract
Ground/Air Lever Mechanism
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC-7, Series 3 Series Airplanes Subject: Ground/Air Lever Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/11/1983 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-07-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4606 AD NUMBER: 83-07-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC-7, Series 3 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 11, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-08 SHORT BROTHERS AND HARLAND, LTD.: Amendment 39-4606. Applies to Model SC-7, Series 3 (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude malfunction of the ground/air lever mechanism which may prevent the power lever from entering the Beta mode, within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the ground/air lever P/N SC-7-47-5254 in the engine control system in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin No. 76-58, Revision 1, dated December 4, 1980. (b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment supersedes AD 80-09-01, Amendment 39-3754. This amendment becomes effective on April 11, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-07-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-07-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC-7, Series 3 Series Airplanes Subject: Ground/Air Lever Mechanism Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/11/1983 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-07-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4606 AD NUMBER: 83-07-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Short Model SC-7, Series 3 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 11, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-07-08 SHORT BROTHERS AND HARLAND, LTD.: Amendment 39-4606. Applies to Model SC-7, Series 3 (all serial numbers) airplanes certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To preclude malfunction of the ground/air lever mechanism which may prevent the power lever from entering the Beta mode, within the next 100 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following: (a) Modify the ground/air lever P/N SC-7-47-5254 in the engine control system in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin No. 76-58, Revision 1, dated December 4, 1980. (b) Aircraft may be flown in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 21.197 to a location where this AD can be accomplished. (c) An equivalent method of compliance with this AD, if used, must be approved by the Manager, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, Europe, Africa and Middle East Office, FAA, c/o American Embassy, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. This amendment supersedes AD 80-09-01, Amendment 39-3754. This amendment becomes effective on April 11, 1983. FOOTER:
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