AD 86-10-07

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Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes

AD Number
86-10-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-60 Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the nose landing gear main fitting

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Required Actions

Inspect using eddy current methods and rework, as necessary, the main fitting of the nose landing gear in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin 32-26SD. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be used when approved by the FAA. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.

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Compliance Time

within 90 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 airplanes described in Short Brothers, Ltd., Service Bulletin SD360-32-19

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Fitting - Nose Gear Landing

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AD Number:
86-10-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes
Subject:
Main Fitting - Nose Gear Landing
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/16/1986
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 86-10-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5302

AD NUMBER:   86-10-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 16, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   86-10-07 SHORT BROTHERS, LTD.: Amendment 39-5302. Applies to certain Model SD3-60 airplanes, as described in Short Brothers, Ltd., Service Bulletin SD360-32-19, dated March 1985, certificated in any category.

To prevent the failure of the nose landing gear main fitting, accomplish the following within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished:

1. Inspect using eddy current methods and rework, as necessary, the main fitting of the nose landing gear in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin 32-26SD, dated December 19, 1984.

2. 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.

3. 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 document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers Aircraft, 2011 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3702. This document 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 June 16, 1986.

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AD Number:
86-10-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes
Subject:
Main Fitting - Nose Gear Landing
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/16/1986
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: 86-10-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5302

AD NUMBER:   86-10-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, LTD. Model SD3-60 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 16, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   86-10-07 SHORT BROTHERS, LTD.: Amendment 39-5302. Applies to certain Model SD3-60 airplanes, as described in Short Brothers, Ltd., Service Bulletin SD360-32-19, dated March 1985, certificated in any category.

To prevent the failure of the nose landing gear main fitting, accomplish the following within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished:

1. Inspect using eddy current methods and rework, as necessary, the main fitting of the nose landing gear in accordance with Dowty Rotol Service Bulletin 32-26SD, dated December 19, 1984.

2. 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.

3. 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 document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers Aircraft, 2011 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3702. This document 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 June 16, 1986.

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