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AD Number:
90-14-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-128-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wing/Strut Attachment Fittings
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/23/1990
Make:
Short Brothers PLC
Model:
SD3-60
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 90-14-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-128-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6649

AD NUMBER:   90-14-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

ACTION:   Final rule

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 23, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-14-09 SHORT BROTHERS: Amendment 39-6649. Docket No. 90-NM-128-AD.
Applicability: Model SD3-60 series airplanes, Serial Numbers SH3601 through SH3642, inclusive, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent reduced structural integrity of the wings, accomplish the following:

A. Upon the accumulation of 9,600 hours time-in-service or within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 hours time-in-service, perform the following inspections:

1. For airplanes with Serial Numbers SH360l through SH3635, inclusive: Perform a visual inspection of the left and right outerwing/strut attachment fittings in accordance with Short Brothers Service Bulletin SD360-57-12, dated June 8, 1990.

2. For airplanes with Serial Numbers SH3601 through SH3642, inclusive: Perform a visual inspection of the left and right stub wing/strut attachment fittings in accordance with Short Brothers Service Bulletin SD360-57-12, dated June 8, 1990.

B. If cracks are found, prior to further flight, repair or replace with serviceable part in a manner approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers, PLC, Service Representative, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3702. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Standardization Branch, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment (39-6649, AD 90-14-09) becomes effective on July 23, 1990.

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