AD 2001-22-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-22-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-175-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 54651

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Discrepancies of the hydraulic pipelines to the 7P panel and adjacent electrical wiring harnesses, which could result in electrical arcing between the hydraulic lines and adjacent wiring, and a potential fire.

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Required Actions

Within 90 days after the effective date, perform a detailed visual inspection to find discrepancies (inadequate clearance, chafing, or damage) of the hydraulic pipelines to the 7P panel and adjacent electrical wiring harnesses, per the Accomplishment Instructions of applicable Shorts Service Bulletins. Before further flight, fix any discrepancies found per the applicable service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers Model SD3 series airplanes, including SD3-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-60, and SD3-30 series airplanes, on which specific Short Brothers Modifications (K2239, K6109, A8684, or P4810) have not been accomplished.

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