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AD/DC3/18 - Flap Mechanism Attachment Angle - Inspection

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The instrument mandates inspection of the flap‑mechanism attachment angle on Douglas DC‑3 series aeroplanes, requiring compliance with one of three specified historical technical references.

It affects Australian‑registered DC‑3 owners/operators, and the maintenance organisations and engineers who must carry out and document the inspection and any corrective work. CASA enforces the requirement under Part 39 to address a potential safety issue.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/DC3/18 Flap Mechanism Attachment Angle - Inspection NK

Document: 1. Douglas SB (DC3) No. 216 Section 1 Supplement to SB dated 16 April 1945; or

FAA AD 44-7-2; or 3. ANO 105.1.16.1.6.3.

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