AD 87-17-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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