AD 2007-08-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Airplanes

AD Number
2007-08-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27866
FR Citation
72 FR 20030

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Aviat Various Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Stress corrosion cracking of SAE-AISI 303 stainless steel material in MS 21260 type cable end fittings, initiated by pitting corrosion, leading to potential failure of control cables and loss of critical systems.

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Required Actions

Inspect and replace all affected control cable end fittings with new, corrosion-resistant components as specified in the referenced service bulletins.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 airplanes equipped with MS 21260 type cable end fittings.

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