AD 85-16-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Structural failure under ditching conditions due to insufficient strength of the bottom section of fuselage frame 475.
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Required Actions
Install Cherrymax rivets in the bottom section of fuselage frame 475 in accordance with Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD360-53-11, Revision 1, dated November 1984. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within twelve months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 airplanes listed in Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD360-53-11, Revision 1, dated November 1984.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cherrymax Rivets
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes Subject: Cherrymax Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/22/1985 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5101 AD NUMBER: 85-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-16-08 SHORT BROTHERS LTD.: Amendment 39-5101. Applies to Model SD3-60 airplanes as listed in Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD360-53-11, Revision 1, dated November 1984, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within twelve months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure under ditching conditions, accomplish the following: A. Install Cherrymax rivets in the bottom section of fuselage frame 475 in accordance with Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD360-53-11, Revision 1, dated November 1984. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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. This amendment becomes effective August 22, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes Subject: Cherrymax Rivets Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/22/1985 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-60 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: 85-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5101 AD NUMBER: 85-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-16-08 SHORT BROTHERS LTD.: Amendment 39-5101. Applies to Model SD3-60 airplanes as listed in Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD360-53-11, Revision 1, dated November 1984, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within twelve months after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent structural failure under ditching conditions, accomplish the following: A. Install Cherrymax rivets in the bottom section of fuselage frame 475 in accordance with Short Brothers Ltd. Service Bulletin SD360-53-11, Revision 1, dated November 1984. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. 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. This amendment becomes effective August 22, 1985. FOOTER:
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