AD 93-16-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Short Brothers PLC | SD3-SHERPA | Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, PLC Model SD3-SHERPA Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating and burning of the 24-gauge earth wires on electrical panels 29C and 30C on the bottom of frame 74, which could result in a fire.
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Required Actions
Replace existing 24-gauge earth wires on electrical panels 29C and 30C with 16-gauge earth wires per Shorts Service Bulletin SD3 SHERPA-24-1 dated May 1992. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Standardization Branch. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Short Brothers PLC Model SD3-SHERPA series airplanes; serial numbers SH3201 through SH3205 inclusive; certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Replace Earth Wires
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-18-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, PLC Model SD3-SHERPA Series Airplanes Subject: Replace Earth Wires Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/04/1993 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-SHERPA Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 93-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-18-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8661 AD NUMBER: 93-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, PLC Model SD3-SHERPA Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 4, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-16-04 SHORT BROTHERS, PLC: Amendment 39-8661. Docket 93-NM-18-AD. Applicability: Model SD3-SHERPA series airplanes; serial numbers SH3201 through SH3205 inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent overheating and burning of the earth wires and a resultant fire, accomplish the following: (a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing 24-gauge earth wires on electrical panels 29C and 30C on the bottom of frame 74 with 16-gauge earth wires, in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD3 SHERPA-24-1, dated May 1992. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The replacement shall be done in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD3 SHERPA- 24-1, dated May 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Short Brothers, PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3719. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 4, 1993. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_93-16-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 93-16-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 93-NM-18-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, PLC Model SD3-SHERPA Series Airplanes Subject: Replace Earth Wires Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/04/1993 Make: Short Brothers PLC Model: SD3-SHERPA 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: 93-16-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 93-NM-18-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8661 AD NUMBER: 93-16-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; SHORT BROTHERS, PLC Model SD3-SHERPA Series Airplanes ACTION: Final rule SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 4, 1993. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 93-16-04 SHORT BROTHERS, PLC: Amendment 39-8661. Docket 93-NM-18-AD. Applicability: Model SD3-SHERPA series airplanes; serial numbers SH3201 through SH3205 inclusive; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent overheating and burning of the earth wires and a resultant fire, accomplish the following: (a) Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing 24-gauge earth wires on electrical panels 29C and 30C on the bottom of frame 74 with 16-gauge earth wires, in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD3 SHERPA-24-1, dated May 1992. (b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Standardization Branch, ANM-113. NOTE: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Standardization Branch, ANM-113. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (d) The replacement shall be done in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD3 SHERPA- 24-1, dated May 1992. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Short Brothers, PLC, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 713, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3719. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. (e) This amendment becomes effective on October 4, 1993. FOOTER:
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