AD 2005-19-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short | Brothers Model SD3 | Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of individuals experiencing fire extinguishant blowback when the extinguishant discharges through the fire extinguishing point adapters.
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Required Actions
Install new covers on fire extinguisher adapter assemblies on bulkheads between the passenger cabin and baggage bays. Install new fire extinguisher point placards. Revise the AFM to include instructions for using the new covers. Modify the fire extinguishing point adapter assembly of the forward and aft baggage bays. Revise the AFM for instructions on using the new fire extinguisher adapter for new airplanes added to applicability.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months after June 8, 1998, for actions required by AD 98-09-28. Before further flight for placards and AFM revision. Within 12 months of effective date for new actions specified in this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Shorts Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with certain fire extinguishers.
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