AD 85-14-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD Model SD3-30 Airplanes

AD Number
85-14-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-30 Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD Model SD3-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the crew seat harness torsion spring assembly could result in improper operation of the crew seat harness.

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Required Actions

Install the improved crew seat harness torsion spring assembly in accordance with Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD3-25-37, dated June 1984. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 airplanes as listed in Short Brothers Service Bulletin SD3-25-37, dated June 1984.

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