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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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