AD 82-03-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue failures of the stub wing spar and stub wing bolted joints.
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Required Actions
Inspect bolt holes in stub wing spars for cracks using eddy current method per Short Brothers' NDTI RD 1 and SB SD3-53-34. Replace laminated aluminum shims with single thickness shims per SB SD3-53-21 for serial numbers SH3008-SH3013. If cracks found, install Modifications 5514, 5600, 5790 per SB SD3-53-39, repair bolt holes with oversize bolts, and reassemble stub wing. Report unremovable cracks to FAA. Equivalent methods require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 12,000 landings, or 300 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 3,000 landings.
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 series airplanes, serial numbers SH3001 through SH3024 inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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