AD 90-15-07

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

AD Number
90-15-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
90-NM-137-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-60 Airworthiness Directives; Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Electrical arcing or burnt wires in electrical panels 1C, 2C, 2D, and 6D could lead to an electrical fire and subsequent loss of essential equipment and/or flight instruments.

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Required Actions

Within 10 days after the effective date, inspect panels 1C, 2C, 2D, and 6D for wiring/terminals compliance with AC 43.13-1A. If arcing/burnt wires exist, replace defective wires and terminals before further flight. Also, within 10 days, either modify the air conditioning system per AAR Oklahoma Service Information Letter 5-90-1 and revise the AFM with Revision A, or deactivate the system by removing specific wires, capping them, and securing circuit breakers. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Airplane Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, unless approved otherwise

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 series airplanes equipped with AAR Oklahoma, Inc. freon air conditioning system under STC SA3749SW

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Federal Register Abstract

Air Conditioning System

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AD Number:
90-15-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-137-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Air Conditioning System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/31/1990
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 90-15-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-137-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6661

AD NUMBER:   90-15-07

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 31, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-15-07 SHORT BROTHERS, PLC: Amendment 39-6661. Docket No. 90-NM-137-AD.
Applicability: Model SD3-60 series airplanes, equipped with AAR Oklahoma, Inc., freon air conditioning system, installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA3749SW, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent an electrical fire and subsequent loss of essential equipment and/or flight instruments, accomplish the following:

A. Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect electrical panels 1C, 2C, 2D, and 6D to verify that all wiring and terminals are installed in accordance with Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1A. If there is evidence of arcing or burnt wires, prior to further flight, replace any defective wires and terminals.

B. Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, accomplish either sub-paragraph 1. or 2., below:

1. Modify the air conditioning system wiring installation and install a new placard on the co-pilot's audio panel, in accordance with AAR Oklahoma, Inc., Service Information Letter 5-90-1, dated June 7, 1990; and revise the Airplane Flight Manual (Document No. 18R008, Freon Air Conditioner Flight Manual Supplement) by incorporating Revision A, dated June 7, 1990; or

2. Deactivate the air conditioning system as follows:

a. In Panel 1C, remove wire HH1A-2P (2 gauge wire) connected to the left- hand general service bus; cap and stow this wire.

b. In Panel 2C, remove wire HH101A-2P (2 gauge wire) connected to the right-hand general service bus; cap and stow this wire.

c. Locate the ground service circuit breakers located in panel 2D or 6D; pull the two 20 amp and the two 2 amp circuit breakers; and install a suitable collar around each circuit breaker shaft to prevent them from being reset.

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, Airplane Certification Office, ASW-150, FAA, Southwest Region.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Airplane Certification Office, ASW-150, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Airplane Certification Office, ASW-150.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR Sections 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 AAR Oklahoma, Inc., 6611 S. Meridian Avenue, P.O. Box 59100, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the FAA, Southwest Region, Airplane Certification Office, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment (39-6661, AD 90-15-07) becomes effective on July 31, 1990.

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AD Number:
90-15-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
90-NM-137-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Air Conditioning System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/31/1990
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: 90-15-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   90-NM-137-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6661

AD NUMBER:   90-15-07

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 31, 1990.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
90-15-07 SHORT BROTHERS, PLC: Amendment 39-6661. Docket No. 90-NM-137-AD.
Applicability: Model SD3-60 series airplanes, equipped with AAR Oklahoma, Inc., freon air conditioning system, installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA3749SW, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent an electrical fire and subsequent loss of essential equipment and/or flight instruments, accomplish the following:

A. Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect electrical panels 1C, 2C, 2D, and 6D to verify that all wiring and terminals are installed in accordance with Advisory Circular (AC) 43.13-1A. If there is evidence of arcing or burnt wires, prior to further flight, replace any defective wires and terminals.

B. Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, accomplish either sub-paragraph 1. or 2., below:

1. Modify the air conditioning system wiring installation and install a new placard on the co-pilot's audio panel, in accordance with AAR Oklahoma, Inc., Service Information Letter 5-90-1, dated June 7, 1990; and revise the Airplane Flight Manual (Document No. 18R008, Freon Air Conditioner Flight Manual Supplement) by incorporating Revision A, dated June 7, 1990; or

2. Deactivate the air conditioning system as follows:

a. In Panel 1C, remove wire HH1A-2P (2 gauge wire) connected to the left- hand general service bus; cap and stow this wire.

b. In Panel 2C, remove wire HH101A-2P (2 gauge wire) connected to the right-hand general service bus; cap and stow this wire.

c. Locate the ground service circuit breakers located in panel 2D or 6D; pull the two 20 amp and the two 2 amp circuit breakers; and install a suitable collar around each circuit breaker shaft to prevent them from being reset.

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, Airplane Certification Office, ASW-150, FAA, Southwest Region.

NOTE: The request should be submitted directly to the Manager, Airplane Certification Office, ASW-150, and a copy sent to the cognizant FAA Principal Inspector (PI). The PI will then forward comments or concurrence to the Airplane Certification Office, ASW-150.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR Sections 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 AAR Oklahoma, Inc., 6611 S. Meridian Avenue, P.O. Box 59100, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73159. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the FAA, Southwest Region, Airplane Certification Office, 4400 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas.

This amendment (39-6661, AD 90-15-07) becomes effective on July 31, 1990.

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