AD 78-12-10

final rule

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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Federal Register Abstract

Rod End Bearings

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AD Number:
78-12-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes
Subject:
Rod End Bearings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/26/1978
Make:
Short Brothers PLC
Model:
SD3-30
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-12-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3236

AD NUMBER:   78-12-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 26, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   78-12-10 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-3236. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 4000 landings or prior to accumulating 25 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4000 landings.

To prevent failure of the rod end bearing of the nose wheel steering actuator, replace the rod end bearing, P/N MS 21242S8K, with a new part of the same part number in accordance with Section 10, "Accomplishment Instructions" of Menasco Manufacturing Service Bulletin 32-21, dated January 11, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent.

NOTE: Short Brothers Limited Service Bulletin SD3-32-37 covers this same subject.

This amendment becomes effective June 26, 1978.

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AD Number:
78-12-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes
Subject:
Rod End Bearings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/26/1978
Make:
Short Brothers PLC
Model:
SD3-30
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-12-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3236

AD NUMBER:   78-12-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 26, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   78-12-10 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-3236. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 4000 landings or prior to accumulating 25 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 4000 landings.

To prevent failure of the rod end bearing of the nose wheel steering actuator, replace the rod end bearing, P/N MS 21242S8K, with a new part of the same part number in accordance with Section 10, "Accomplishment Instructions" of Menasco Manufacturing Service Bulletin 32-21, dated January 11, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent.

NOTE: Short Brothers Limited Service Bulletin SD3-32-37 covers this same subject.

This amendment becomes effective June 26, 1978.

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