AD 93-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-30 | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, PLC Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Main landing gear failure, which could damage the airplane or reduce controllability during takeoff or landing.
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Required Actions
Re-work MLG beam sub-assembly P/N 17604-9, -13, -15/16, or -17/18 before 13,500 total landings or within 2,300 landings after the AD's effective date, whichever is later. Replace MLG beam sub-assembly P/N 17604-9, -13, or -13A/14A before 20,000 total landings on the component or within 2,300 landings after the AD's effective date, then every 20,000 landings thereafter, following Shorts SD3-30 Service Bulletin SD3-32-90, Rev 2.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 13,500 total landings or within 2,300 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later (for rework); and prior to 20,000 total landings on the MLG beam sub-assembly or within 2,300 landings after the AD's effective date, whichever occurs later, and thereafter every 20,000 landings (for replacement).
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-30 series airplanes equipped with Menasco MLG beam assembly P/N 17501, serial numbers MMC-039 through MMC-068, MMC-005 through MMC-038, and MMC-071 through MMC-188, inclusive.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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