AD 2008-16-09 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the stabilizer skin at the forward spar cap due to fatigue.
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Required Actions
Inspect the stabilizer skin at the forward spar cap for cracks, perform repairs if necessary, and repeat inspections at specified intervals.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 2,500 flight hours, flight cycles, or landings, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 airplanes, all serial numbers.
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Federal Register Abstract
Stabilizers
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AD Final Rules - 2008-16-09R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2008-16-09 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2009-0464 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes Subject: Stabilizers Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 12, 2009 Citation Publish Date: 08/12/2009 Effective Date: 09/16/2009 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2008-16-09 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 auto page-actual page-fit page-width 125%
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AD Final Rules - 2008-16-09R1.pdf Copy URL Document Versions Feedback DetailsAttachments/Public Comments AD Number: 2008-16-09 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: FAA-2009-0464 Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes Subject: Stabilizers Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: August 12, 2009 Citation Publish Date: 08/12/2009 Effective Date: 09/16/2009 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: 2008-16-09 Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 auto page-actual page-fit page-width 125%
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