AD 78-13-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

AD Number
78-13-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.

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