AD 89-02-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-60 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of engine power during flight due to broken wires in engine power control cables.
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Required Actions
Inspect engine power control cables for broken wires at intervals not exceeding 1,200 flight hours, starting within 60 days after the AD's effective date or prior to 1,200 flight hours, whichever is later. Replace cables with airworthy assemblies before further flight if four or more broken wires are found in any 24-inch length. Inspections may be terminated after replacing cables and pulleys per Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-76-09.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 1,200 flight hours or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 1,200 flight hours.
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Affected Aircraft
All Model SD3-60 series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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