AD 2000-22-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-22-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-202-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 64601

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Breakage of the power control cable assemblies due to the inflexible construction of the cable, which could result in loss of engine power and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection to determine the part number of the power control cable assemblies and pulleys of the engine controls. Replace the power control cable assembly with a new one if P/N SD3-47-1091 or SD3-47-1094 is found. Replace the pulley with a new one if P/N C181605 is found. All actions must be completed in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD3-60 SHERPA-76-1, Revision 2.

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Compliance Time

At the next scheduled heavy maintenance inspection, but no later than 1,200 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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