AD 99-18-09

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-18-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-349-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: August 31, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 168)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-30 Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-30 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the autofeather system, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane in the event of engine failure during takeoff.

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Required Actions

Modify electrical wiring associated with component heaters in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD330-30-33, dated June 1998. The modification must be completed within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers Model SD3-30 series airplanes modified in accordance with Shorts Service Bulletin SD330-30-30, dated June 1988.

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