AD 78-12-01 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel system purge valve leakage and associated fuel leakage or fuel vapors entering the cabin.
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Required Actions
Remove purge valves, Part Number 3706190, and replace them with modified purge valves, Part Number 3706235, in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD3-28-08, Revision No. 1, dated February 15, 1979. If fuel leakage or vapors are detected in the cabin prior to compliance, comply before further flight. Equivalent methods may be approved through specified channels.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 30 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 Airplanes Serial Numbers SH 3003 through SH 3007 and SH 3009 through SH 3015
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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