AD 87-16-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-60 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Corrosion of the flight data recorder circuit cards could result in the loss of recorded information.
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Required Actions
Install a flight data recorder cover per Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-31-04, Rev. 2; inspect the installed flight data recorder for circuit card corrosion and correct as required per the recorder maintenance manual.
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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, serial numbers SH3601 through SH3679
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight Data Recorder Cover
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-60 Airplanes Subject: Flight Data Recorder Cover Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1987 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-60 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-16-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5698 AD NUMBER: 87-16-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-09 SHORT BROTHERS PLC: Amendment 39-5698. Applies to Model SD3-60, serial numbers SH3601 through SH3679, certificated in any category. Compliance required within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the potential for the loss of recorded information from the flight data recorder, due to corrosion, accomplish the following: A. Install a flight data recorder cover in accordance with the Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD360-31-04, Revision No. 2, dated October 1986. B. Inspect the installed flight data recorder for corrosion of the circuit cards and correct as required in accordance with the appropriate recorder maintenance manual. C. 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. D. 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 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 Shorts Aircraft, 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 September 10, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-60 Airplanes Subject: Flight Data Recorder Cover Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1987 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: 87-16-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5698 AD NUMBER: 87-16-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-60 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-09 SHORT BROTHERS PLC: Amendment 39-5698. Applies to Model SD3-60, serial numbers SH3601 through SH3679, certificated in any category. Compliance required within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the potential for the loss of recorded information from the flight data recorder, due to corrosion, accomplish the following: A. Install a flight data recorder cover in accordance with the Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD360-31-04, Revision No. 2, dated October 1986. B. Inspect the installed flight data recorder for corrosion of the circuit cards and correct as required in accordance with the appropriate recorder maintenance manual. C. 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. D. 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 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 Shorts Aircraft, 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 September 10, 1987. FOOTER:
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