AD 83-25-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Models of the SD3-30 Airplane |
Unsafe Condition
A potential fuel fire hazard due to inadequate modification of fuel vapor exhaust ducting and flexible vapor proof shrouds covering fuel lines in the passenger compartment.
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Required Actions
Modify fuel vapor exhaust ducting per Shorts Service Bulletin SD3-53-47 Rev 3; replace flexible vapor proof shrouds per SD3-28-17 Rev 2; inspect, replace components, and pressure check fuel lines per SD3-28-16 Rev 3. Paragraph A must be done before B, and both before C.
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Compliance Time
within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC SD3-30 models with serial numbers SH3002 to SH3091 (paragraph A), SH3002 to SH3089 (paragraph B), and those specified in SD3-28-16 Rev 3 (paragraph C)
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Fire Hazard Prevention
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Models of the SD3-30 Airplane Subject: Fuel Fire Hazard Prevention Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/08/1984 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4783 AD NUMBER: 83-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Models of the SD3-30 Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 8, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-25-01 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-4783. Applies to all Models of the SD3-30 airplane, certificated in all categories, with the serial numbers specified below. To prevent a potential fuel fire hazard, accomplish the following within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. A. For aircraft serial numbers SH3002 to SH3091 inclusive, modify the fuel vapor exhaust ducting in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD3-53-47, Revision 3, dated June 23, 1983. B. For aircraft serial numbers SH3002 to SH3089 inclusive, replace the existing flexible vapor proof shrouds covering fuel lines in the passenger compartment in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD3-28-17, Revision 2, dated June 23, 1983. NOTE: The actions of paragraph A., above, must be accomplished before performing the requirements of paragraph B. C. For aircraft with serial numbers specified in paragraph 1, Planning Information, of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD3-28-16, Revision 3, dated June 23, 1983, inspect, replace components if necessary, and pressure check the fuel lines as required in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of the service bulletin. NOTE: The actions of paragraphs A. and B., above, must be accomplished before performing the requirements of paragraph C. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. F. This AD supersedes Amendment 39-4677 (48 FR 31631, July 11, 1983), AD 83- 13-07. This amendment becomes effective January 8, 1984. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-25-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-25-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Models of the SD3-30 Airplane Subject: Fuel Fire Hazard Prevention Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/08/1984 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: 83-25-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4783 AD NUMBER: 83-25-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED Models of the SD3-30 Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 8, 1984. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-25-01 SHORT BROTHERS LIMITED: Amendment 39-4783. Applies to all Models of the SD3-30 airplane, certificated in all categories, with the serial numbers specified below. To prevent a potential fuel fire hazard, accomplish the following within the next 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. A. For aircraft serial numbers SH3002 to SH3091 inclusive, modify the fuel vapor exhaust ducting in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD3-53-47, Revision 3, dated June 23, 1983. B. For aircraft serial numbers SH3002 to SH3089 inclusive, replace the existing flexible vapor proof shrouds covering fuel lines in the passenger compartment in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD3-28-17, Revision 2, dated June 23, 1983. NOTE: The actions of paragraph A., above, must be accomplished before performing the requirements of paragraph B. C. For aircraft with serial numbers specified in paragraph 1, Planning Information, of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD3-28-16, Revision 3, dated June 23, 1983, inspect, replace components if necessary, and pressure check the fuel lines as required in accordance with paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, of the service bulletin. NOTE: The actions of paragraphs A. and B., above, must be accomplished before performing the requirements of paragraph C. D. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. E. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. F. This AD supersedes Amendment 39-4677 (48 FR 31631, July 11, 1983), AD 83- 13-07. This amendment becomes effective January 8, 1984. FOOTER:
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