AD 88-01-10 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the horizontal stabilizer attach fittings due to loose interference fit bushings with movement exceeding 0.005 inch.
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Required Actions
Inspect the interference fit bushings in each of the four horizontal stabilizer attach fittings per Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-55-10. Replace the fitting before further flight if movement exceeds 0.005 inch. Replace the fitting within 60 days if movement does not exceed 0.005 inch.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 3 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 series airplanes, Serial Numbers SH3601 through SH3667
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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