AD 87-17-07

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-60 Airplanes

AD Number
87-17-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

An unsafe out-of-trim condition

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Required Actions

Remark the green band on the elevator trim control indicator. For PT6A-65AR engines, also rerig the elevator tab in accordance with specified service bulletins. Obtain service documents from Shorts Aircraft if not already received.

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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 with Pratt and Whitney PT6A-65R or PT6A-65AR engines installed

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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