AD 78-12-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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