AD 86-07-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Models SD3-30 and SD3-60 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Models SD3-30 and SD3-60 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of elevator control due to potential failure of the elevator torque tube assembly.
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Required Actions
Modify the elevator torque tube assembly per Short Brothers, Ltd. Service Bulletins SD3-27-29 (SD3-30) or SD360-27-06 (SD3-60). Alternate means of compliance may be approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. Special flight permits under FAR 21.197/21.199 may be issued for operation to a base for AD compliance.
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Compliance Time
within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Models SD3-30 and SD3-60 airplanes listed in Service Bulletins SD3-27-29 (SD3-30) and SD360-27-06 (SD3-60)
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