AD 91-11-11

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-11-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
91-NM-11-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The pilot may inadvertently select propeller pitch settings below the flight idle setting while in flight, adversely affecting airplane controllability.

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Required Actions

Shorten the ground/air lever spool spindle P/N SD3-47-1130xA in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-76-11. Alternative methods of compliance or adjustments may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

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Compliance Time

within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-60 series airplanes equipped with PT6A-67R engines with Fuel Control Unit (FCU), Part Number 3037319.

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Federal Register Abstract

Spool Spindle

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AD Number:
91-11-11
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-NM-11-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Spool Spindle
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/01/1991
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 91-11-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   91-NM-11-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-7009

AD NUMBER:   91-11-11

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 1, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-11-11 SHORT BROTHERS: Amendment 39-7009. Docket No. 91-NM-11-AD.
Applicability: Model SD3-60 series airplanes, equipped with PT6A-67R engines with Fuel Control Unit (FCU), Part Number (P/N) 3037319, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the pilot from inadvertently selecting propeller pitch settings below the flight idle setting while in flight, thereby adversely affecting airplane controllability, accomplish the following:

A. Shorten the existing ground/air lever spool spindle P/N SD3-47-1130xA, in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-76-11, dated October 1990.

NOTE: This service bulletin references Pratt and Whitney Service Bulletin No. 14017, Revision 1, dated August 16, 1989, for additional instructions.

B. An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

C. 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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers, PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3719. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington.

This amendment (39-7009, AD 91-11-11) becomes effective on July 1, 1991.

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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-NM-11-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Spool Spindle
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/01/1991
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: 91-11-11
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-NM-11-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-7009

AD NUMBER:   91-11-11

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 1, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-11-11 SHORT BROTHERS: Amendment 39-7009. Docket No. 91-NM-11-AD.
Applicability: Model SD3-60 series airplanes, equipped with PT6A-67R engines with Fuel Control Unit (FCU), Part Number (P/N) 3037319, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the pilot from inadvertently selecting propeller pitch settings below the flight idle setting while in flight, thereby adversely affecting airplane controllability, accomplish the following:

A. Shorten the existing ground/air lever spool spindle P/N SD3-47-1130xA, in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD360-76-11, dated October 1990.

NOTE: This service bulletin references Pratt and Whitney Service Bulletin No. 14017, Revision 1, dated August 16, 1989, for additional instructions.

B. An alternative method 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 forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113.

C. 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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Short Brothers, PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3719. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington.

This amendment (39-7009, AD 91-11-11) becomes effective on July 1, 1991.

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