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AD/DHC-8/52 - Brake Valve Shuttle Valve Inspection

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This directive requires operators of Bombardier DHC-8 aeroplanes serial numbers 003–498 to inspect and, if necessary, replace brake shuttle valve part 5084-1 using the manufacturer’s Service Bulletin. It targets a specific batch of defective filter fittings that can block a brake valve port and prevent brakes releasing.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority sets a 90‑day compliance window; operators must perform the inspection/replacement, remove affected valves from service, follow the manufacturer’s procedure, and bear the cost of the work.

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AD/DHC-8/52 - Brake Valve Shuttle Valve Inspection

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Bombardier (Boeing Canada/De Havilland) DHC-8 Series Aeroplanes

AD/DHC-8/52 Brake Valve Shuttle Valve Inspection 6/98

Applicability: DHC-8 Aircraft Serial Numbers 003 through 498.

Requirement: Perform inspection and replacement as applicable of brake shuttle valve part number 5084-1 in accordance with manufacturer’s Service Bulletin No. A8-32-139, dated

8 October 1997 or Rev A dated 19 December 1997.

Note: Transport Canada AD CF-98-05 dated 02 March 1998 refers.

Compliance: Within 90 days of the effective date of this directive.

This airworthiness directive becomes effective on 21 May 1998.

Background: Defective filters inside shuttle valve part number 5084-1 have failed in service causing blockage of a brake valve port and subsequent failure of the brake to release after selection. The defect has been traced to a specific batch of filter fittings which have been installed in a specific range of shuttle valves. The affected shuttle valves are used in the hydraulic systems of the DHC 7 and DHC 8 aircraft models. This directive inspects for, and removes from service, affected shuttle valves in the DHC 8 aircraft.

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