AD 79-19-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

AD Number
79-19-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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Federal Register Abstract

Fuselage Skin Panel Buttstraps

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AD Number:
79-19-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes
Subject:
Fuselage Skin Panel Buttstraps
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/04/1979
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 79-19-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3553

AD NUMBER:   79-19-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 4, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   79-19-03 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-3553. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, S/Nos. SH 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, and 3008, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 10,000 flights, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the fuselage skin panel buttstraps, accomplish the following:

(a) Replace or reinforce the original fuselage skin panel buttstraps in accordance with Section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" of Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-53- 28, dated May 5, 1978, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU- 100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

(b) For purposes of complying with this AD, a flight is defined as one takeoff and one landing.

This amendment becomes effective October 4, 1979.

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AD Number:
79-19-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes
Subject:
Fuselage Skin Panel Buttstraps
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
10/04/1979
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: 79-19-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3553

AD NUMBER:   79-19-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 4, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   79-19-03 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-3553. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, S/Nos. SH 3004, 3005, 3006, 3007, and 3008, certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required prior to the accumulation of 10,000 flights, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the fuselage skin panel buttstraps, accomplish the following:

(a) Replace or reinforce the original fuselage skin panel buttstraps in accordance with Section 2, "Accomplishment Instructions" of Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-53- 28, dated May 5, 1978, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU- 100, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, Federal Aviation Administration, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium.

(b) For purposes of complying with this AD, a flight is defined as one takeoff and one landing.

This amendment becomes effective October 4, 1979.

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