AD 87-04-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel entering into the main cabin through unsealed areas of the fuselage top skin.
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Required Actions
Seal certain areas of the fuselage top skin in accordance with Short Brothers PLC Service Bulletin SD330-53-58 (January 1986) or Revision 1 (May 1986). An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be used if approved by the FAA Manager, Standardization Branch. Special flight permits under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 may be issued to operate the airplane to a base for modification.
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Compliance Time
within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 airplanes, Serial Numbers SH3002 through SH3116 inclusive, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuselage Top Skin Seal
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-04-18.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-04-18 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Top Skin Seal Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/18/1987 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-04-18 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5551 AD NUMBER: 87-04-18 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 18, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-04-18 SHORT BROTHERS PLC: Amendment 39-5551. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, Serial Numbers SH3002 through SH3116 inclusive, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished: A. To prevent fuel entering into the main cabin, seal certain areas of the fuselage top skin in accordance with Short Brothers PLC, Service Bulletin SD330-53-58, dated January 1986, or Revision 1, dated May 1986. B. 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. 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 the modification 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 PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, 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 March 18, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-04-18.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-04-18 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Airplanes Subject: Fuselage Top Skin Seal Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/18/1987 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-30 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: 87-04-18 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5551 AD NUMBER: 87-04-18 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 18, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-04-18 SHORT BROTHERS PLC: Amendment 39-5551. Applies to Model SD3-30 airplanes, Serial Numbers SH3002 through SH3116 inclusive, certificated in any category. Compliance is required within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished: A. To prevent fuel entering into the main cabin, seal certain areas of the fuselage top skin in accordance with Short Brothers PLC, Service Bulletin SD330-53-58, dated January 1986, or Revision 1, dated May 1986. B. 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. 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 the modification 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 PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, 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 March 18, 1987. FOOTER:
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