AD 78-22-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Collapse of the nose landing gear due to failure of the restrictor assembly, P/N SD3-73-1209xA in the nose landing gear 'UP' line.
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Required Actions
Replace restrictor assembly P/N SD3-73-1209xA with P/N HTE.9950 in the nose landing gear 'UP' line, following Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-32-44 or an 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 3001, 3002, and 3010 through 3016
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Landing Gear
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/13/1978 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-22-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3328 AD NUMBER: 78-22-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 13, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-09 SHORT BROTHERS LTD.: Amendment 39-3328. Applies to Model 78-22 SD3-30 airplanes, S/Nos. 3001, 3002 and 3010 through 3016, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible collapse of the nose landing gear, prior to the accumulation of 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, replace restrictor assembly, P/N SD3-73-1209xA with a new restrictor assembly, P/N HTE.9950 in the nose landing gear "UP" line in accordance with Section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions", and Figure 1 of Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-32-44, dated July 7, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective November 13, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-22-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-22-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Nose Landing Gear Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/13/1978 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: 78-22-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3328 AD NUMBER: 78-22-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 13, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-22-09 SHORT BROTHERS LTD.: Amendment 39-3328. Applies to Model 78-22 SD3-30 airplanes, S/Nos. 3001, 3002 and 3010 through 3016, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible collapse of the nose landing gear, prior to the accumulation of 50 landings after the effective date of this AD, replace restrictor assembly, P/N SD3-73-1209xA with a new restrictor assembly, P/N HTE.9950 in the nose landing gear "UP" line in accordance with Section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions", and Figure 1 of Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-32-44, dated July 7, 1978, or an FAA-approved equivalent. This amendment becomes effective November 13, 1978. FOOTER:
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