AD 86-08-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Leaks in the collector tank housing could lead to fuel leakage, which may result in fire or loss of engine power.
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Required Actions
Within seven days after the effective date, inspect the collector tank housing per applicable service bulletins. If leaks are found, replace shrouds and seals before further flight. Repeat inspection every 120 hours time in service if no leaks are found.
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Compliance Time
Within seven days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 (serial numbers SH3002 through SH3099, SH3102, SH3105) and SD3-60 (serial numbers SH3601 through SH3661, SH3663 through SH3665) airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Collector Tank Housing
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-08-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-08-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes Subject: Collector Tank Housing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/28/1986 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 | SD3-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-08-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5286 AD NUMBER: 86-08-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 28, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-08-01 SHORT BROTHERS, LTD.: Amendment 39-5286. Applies to Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 series airplanes; serial numbers SH3002 through SH3099, SH3102, and SH3105 (SD3-30 airplanes); SH3601 through SH3661 and SH3663 through SH3665 (SD3-60 airplanes); certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated below, unless previously accomplished: 1. Within seven days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the collector tank housing in accordance with Short Brothers Service Bulletin SD330-28-29, dated August 1985 (for SD3-30 series airplanes), and SD360-28-12, Revision 1, dated August 1985 (for SD3-60 series airplanes). If leaks are found, prior to further flight, replace the shrouds and seals in accordance with the applicable service bulletin instructions. If no leaks are found, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 120 hours time in service. 2. Replacement of the existing shrouds and seals in accordance with the applicable service bulletin, referred to in paragraph 1. of this AD, constitutes terminating action for the requirement for the repetitive inspections set forth in paragraph 1., above. 3. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 4. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective April 28, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-08-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-08-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes Subject: Collector Tank Housing Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/28/1986 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 | 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: 86-08-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5286 AD NUMBER: 86-08-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 28, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-08-01 SHORT BROTHERS, LTD.: Amendment 39-5286. Applies to Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 series airplanes; serial numbers SH3002 through SH3099, SH3102, and SH3105 (SD3-30 airplanes); SH3601 through SH3661 and SH3663 through SH3665 (SD3-60 airplanes); certificated in any category. Compliance is required as indicated below, unless previously accomplished: 1. Within seven days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the collector tank housing in accordance with Short Brothers Service Bulletin SD330-28-29, dated August 1985 (for SD3-30 series airplanes), and SD360-28-12, Revision 1, dated August 1985 (for SD3-60 series airplanes). If leaks are found, prior to further flight, replace the shrouds and seals in accordance with the applicable service bulletin instructions. If no leaks are found, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 120 hours time in service. 2. Replacement of the existing shrouds and seals in accordance with the applicable service bulletin, referred to in paragraph 1. of this AD, constitutes terminating action for the requirement for the repetitive inspections set forth in paragraph 1., above. 3. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 4. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective April 28, 1986. FOOTER:
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