AD 86-10-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_86-10-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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06/16/1986 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 86-10-07 CITATION: This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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-10-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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