AD 87-24-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS PLC Model SD3-30 and SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fire caused by grounding of certain electrical contactors on panels 1C and 2C.
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Required Actions
Modify the ECE electrical contactors on panels 1C and 2C in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletins SD330-24-21 (Revision 1) for SD3-30 series and SD360-24-06 for SD3-60 series. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of compliance time may be used with FAA concurrence.
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Compliance Time
within the next 180 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 series (serial numbers SH3002 through SH3107, SH3109 through SH3121, and SH3123 through SH3125 inclusive) and Model SD3-60 series (serial numbers SH3601 through SH3695 inclusive)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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