AD 96-21-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airplanes

AD Number
96-21-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-122-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: October 18, 1996 (Volume 61, Number 203)

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Severe icing conditions outside of certification may result in ice buildup exceeding ice protection system capability or forming aft of protected surfaces, degrading performance and controllability.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include warning and procedures for severe icing conditions, including visual cues, autopilot restrictions, and equipment requirements. Operators must notify flight crews of these changes.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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