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AD/SWSA226/39 - Main Landing Gear Door Actuating Mechanism - Modification

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What this is: A mandatory safety directive (Airworthiness Directive) issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority requiring a specific mechanical fix for certain aircraft.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Fairchild Swearingen SA-227 model aeroplanes with serial numbers listed in the manufacturer's Service Bulletin SBA 32-003.

What you must do: Modify the main landing gear door actuating mechanism according to the manufacturer's Alert Service Bulletin SBA 32-003. This work must be completed within 10 hours of flight time after 31 January 1982, unless the modification has already been done.

Why it matters: The change ensures the main landing gear doors open and close properly, preventing potential landing gear malfunctions that could compromise flight safety.

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

View image in the official source Fairchild (Swearingen) SA226 and SA227 Series Aeroplanes

AD/SWSA226/39 Main Landing Gear Door Actuating

Mechanism - Modification

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Applicability: All model/s SA-227 with S/Nos. referenced in Fairchild Swearingen SB SBA32-003 or with S/Nos. referenced in subsequent issues or revisions of that SB.

Document: Fairchild Swearingen Alert SB SBA 32-003.

Compliance: Unless already accomplished, within 10 hours time in service - after 31 Jan 1982. Background: Modification is required to ensure proper operation of the MLG door mechanism.

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