AD 87-17-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-17-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-30 Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Interference with the elevator and rudder control system

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Required Actions

Install an extended guard behind the overhead lockers per Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD330-27-31 dated March 1986 within 180 days after the effective date. Alternate means of compliance or adjustment may be approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

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Compliance Time

Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Model SD3-30 series airplanes, serial numbers SH3002 through SH3099, SH3102, and SH3105, certificated in any category

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Federal Register Abstract

Elevator and Rudder Control System

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AD Number:
87-17-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator and Rudder Control System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/28/1987
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 87-17-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5717

AD NUMBER:   87-17-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 28, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-17-12 SHORT BROTHERS PLC: Amendment 39-5717. Applies to Model SD3-30 series airplanes, serial numbers SH3002 through SH3099, SH3102, and SH3105, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent interference with the elevator and rudder control system, accomplish the following:

A. Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an extended guard behind the overhead lockers in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD330-27-31, dated March 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 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 22022-3702. 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 28, 1987.

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AD Number:
87-17-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Elevator and Rudder Control System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/28/1987
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: 87-17-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5717

AD NUMBER:   87-17-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 28, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:   87-17-12 SHORT BROTHERS PLC: Amendment 39-5717. Applies to Model SD3-30 series airplanes, serial numbers SH3002 through SH3099, SH3102, and SH3105, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent interference with the elevator and rudder control system, accomplish the following:

A. Within 180 days after the effective date of this AD, install an extended guard behind the overhead lockers in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Shorts Service Bulletin No. SD330-27-31, dated March 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 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 22022-3702. 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 28, 1987.

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