AD 87-17-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of structural integrity of the nose landing gear due to a loose shock absorber lower pin.
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Required Actions
Install a new locking bolt for the nose landing gear shock absorber pin in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD360-32-20. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 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 series airplanes equipped with Dowty Rotol nose undercarriage type numbers 200921001 or 200921003.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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