AD 80-03-02 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear beam sub-assembly, Menasco P/N 17604-5 or 17604-7.
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Required Actions
Replace the beam sub-assembly with Menasco P/N 17604-15 (Left Hand) and P/N 17604-16 (Right Hand) or P/N 17604-17 (Left Hand) and P/N 17604-18 (Right Hand) in accordance with Menasco Service Bulletin 32-15, rev 4, dated May 25, 1979. Make logbook entry after replacement.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 6500 landings or within 25 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 airplanes, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Beam Sub-Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-03-02_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-03-02 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Beam Sub-Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/07/1980 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-03-02 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3857 AD NUMBER: 80-03-02 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-03-02 R1 SHORT BROTHERS LTD.: Amendment 39-3679 as amended by Amendment 39-3857. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the main landing gear beam sub-assembly, accomplish the following: Prior to the accumulation of 6500 landings or within 25 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, replace the beam sub-assembly, Menasco P/N 17604-5 or 17604- 7, with a new beam sub-assembly, Menasco P/N 17604-15 (Left Hand) and P/N 17604-16 (Right Hand) or Menasco P/N 17604-17 (Left Hand) and P/N 17604-18 (Right Hand) in accordance with Section 10, "Accomplishment Instructions," of Menasco Manufacturing Service Bulletin 32-15, revision 4, dated May 25, 1979, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. Upon replacement of the beam sub-assembly, make appropriate logbook entry indicating compliance with the provisions of this AD. NOTE: Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-32-28, revision 6, dated November 27, 1979, covers this same subject. Amendment 39-3679 became effective February 7, 1980. This Amendment 39-3857 becomes effective August 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-03-02_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-03-02 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Beam Sub-Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/07/1980 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: 80-03-02 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3857 AD NUMBER: 80-03-02 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-03-02 R1 SHORT BROTHERS LTD.: Amendment 39-3679 as amended by Amendment 39-3857. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent possible failure of the main landing gear beam sub-assembly, accomplish the following: Prior to the accumulation of 6500 landings or within 25 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, replace the beam sub-assembly, Menasco P/N 17604-5 or 17604- 7, with a new beam sub-assembly, Menasco P/N 17604-15 (Left Hand) and P/N 17604-16 (Right Hand) or Menasco P/N 17604-17 (Left Hand) and P/N 17604-18 (Right Hand) in accordance with Section 10, "Accomplishment Instructions," of Menasco Manufacturing Service Bulletin 32-15, revision 4, dated May 25, 1979, or an equivalent approved by the Chief, Aircraft Certification Staff, AEU-100, FAA, Europe, Africa, and Middle East Region, c/o American Embassy, Brussels, Belgium. Upon replacement of the beam sub-assembly, make appropriate logbook entry indicating compliance with the provisions of this AD. NOTE: Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-32-28, revision 6, dated November 27, 1979, covers this same subject. Amendment 39-3679 became effective February 7, 1980. This Amendment 39-3857 becomes effective August 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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