AD 78-13-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the main landing gear
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Required Actions
Install a one-way restrictor valve (Menasco P/N 17516-1 or 17517-1) and associated hardware in the main landing gear retraction/extension system (right and left) per Short Brothers Limited Service Bulletin SD3-32-41, figures 1, 2, and 3, or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
prior to the accumulation of 50 landings after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 airplanes, serial numbers 3003 through 3015
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1978 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-13-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3243 AD NUMBER: 78-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-13-01 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-3243. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, S/N's 3003 through 3015, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible collapse of the main landing gear, prior to the accumulation of 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, install a one way restrictor valve, Menasco P/N 17516-1 or 17517-1, and associated hardware in the main landing gear retraction/extension system (R/H and L/H) in accordance with section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" and figures 1, 2, and 3, of Short Brothers Limited Service Bulletin SD3-32-41, dated March 23, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-13-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-13-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/05/1978 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: 78-13-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3243 AD NUMBER: 78-13-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 5, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-13-01 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-3243. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, S/N's 3003 through 3015, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible collapse of the main landing gear, prior to the accumulation of 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, install a one way restrictor valve, Menasco P/N 17516-1 or 17517-1, and associated hardware in the main landing gear retraction/extension system (R/H and L/H) in accordance with section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" and figures 1, 2, and 3, of Short Brothers Limited Service Bulletin SD3-32-41, dated March 23, 1978, or an FAA approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective July 5, 1978. FOOTER:
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