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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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