AD 79-19-03
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 fuselage skin panel buttstraps
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Required Actions
Replace or reinforce the original fuselage skin panel buttstraps in accordance with Section 2 of Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-53-28, or an equivalent approved by the FAA. A flight is defined as one takeoff and one landing.
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Compliance Time
prior to the accumulation of 10,000 flights
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 airplanes, serial numbers SH 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, and 3008
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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