AD 99-18-10

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-18-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-369-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-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Series Airplanes
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-60 Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Series Airplanes
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-60 SHERPA Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Series Airplanes
aircraft Short Brothers PLC SD3-SHERPA Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the mounting angle that supports the emergency brake system due to cracking, which could result in loss of the emergency brake system.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection of the emergency brake accumulator mounting angle for evidence of cracking in accordance with specified service bulletins. If cracking is found, remove and replace the mounting angle with a new or serviceable part prior to further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Short Brothers Model SD3-SHERPA, SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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