AD 78-12-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

AD Number
78-12-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-30 Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the rod end bearing of the nose wheel steering actuator.

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Required Actions

Replace the rod end bearing, P/N MS 21242S8K, with a new part of the same part number in accordance with Section 10 of Menasco Manufacturing Service Bulletin 32-21 dated January 11, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 4000 landings or prior to accumulating 25 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4000 landings.

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Affected Aircraft

SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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