AD 2005-04-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short | Brothers Model SD3-60 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the balance weight brackets of the elevator trim tabs, which do not conform to the approved design standard, could lead to loss of the balance weight, resulting in incorrect trim during takeoff and landing, and reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracking of the balance weight brackets of the elevator trim tabs using repetitive dye penetrant inspections. Replace any cracked bracket with a new or reworked bracket that conforms to the approved design standard. Optionally, replace uncracked brackets as a terminating action for the repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight for initial inspection; subsequent inspections at intervals specified in the service information.
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers Model SD3-60 series airplanes.
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