AD 88-01-10 R1

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-01-10 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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