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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Federal Register Abstract
Fuselage Skin Panel Buttstraps
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-19-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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10/04/1979 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 79-19-03 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-19-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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