Short Brothers PLC Airworthiness Directives

157 ADs indexed for Short Brothers PLC aircraft.

Models

SD3-60 62 ADs SD3-30 60 ADs SD3-SHERPA 28 ADs SD3-60 SHERPA 27 ADs SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 14 ADs SD3-60 8 ADs Brothers Model SD3 Series 5 ADs Brothers Model SD3-60 4 ADs Brothers Model SD3-60 Series 4 ADs SC-7 Skyvan Series 2 4 ADs Brothers Model SD3 3 ADs Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series 2 ADs Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, and SD3-60 2 ADs Brothers Model SD3-SHERPA Series 2 ADs Brothers and Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 2 ADs SC-7 2 SC-7 3 2 ADs SD3-30 2 ADs SD3-30 SD3-60 SD3-SHERPA SD3-60 2 ADs SD3-SHERPA SD3-60 SD3-30 SD3-60 2 ADs 727 Series 1 AD 727-100 Series 1 AD 727-100C Series 1 AD 727-200 Series 1 AD 727-200F Series 1 AD 727C Series 1 AD 747-100 Series 1 AD 747-100B Series 1 AD ATR42-200 1 AD ATR42-300 1 AD AT-302 1 AD AT-400 1 AD BN-2 1 AD BN-2A 1 AD BN-2A-3 1 AD H.P. 137 Jetstream Mk. 1 1 AD Nord 262A Series 1 AD PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600) 1 AD PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601) 1 AD PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) 1 AD ATP 1 AD C-212-CB 1 AD C-212-CC 1 AD C-212-CD 1 AD C-212-CE 1 AD C-212-CF 1 AD C-212-DE 1 AD C-212-DF 1 AD F27 Mark 050 1 AD Jetstream Model 4101 1 AD A300 B2-1A 1 AD A300 B2-1C 1 AD A300 B2-203 1 AD A300 B2K-3C 1 AD A320-111 1 AD A320-211 1 AD A320-212 1 AD A320-214 1 AD A320-231 1 AD A320-232 1 AD BAC 1-11 200 Series 1 AD BAC 1-11 400 Series 1 AD DH.125 Series 1A 1 AD DH.125 Series 1A-522 1 AD DH.125 Series 1A/R-522 1 AD DH.125 Series 1A/S-522 1 AD DH.125 Series 3A 1 AD DH.125 Series 3A/R 1 AD DH.125 Series 3A/RA 1 AD DH.125 Series 400A 1 AD A300 B2-1A 1 AD A300 B2-1C 1 AD A300 B2-203 1 AD A300 B2K-3C 1 AD A300 B4-103 1 AD A300 B4-203 1 AD A300 B4-2C 1 AD A300 B4-601 1 AD A300 B4-603 1 AD A300 B4-605R 1 AD A300 B4-601 1 AD A300 B4-603 1 AD A300 B4-605R 1 AD A300 B4-620 1 AD A300 B4-622 1 AD A300 B4-622R 1 AD A300 C4-605R Variant F 1 AD A300 F4-605R 1 AD A300 F4-622R 1 AD A310-203 1 AD A300 B4-605R 1 AD A300 B4-620 1 AD A300 B4-622 1 AD A300 F4-605R 1 AD A310-203 1 AD A310-204 1 AD A310-221 1 AD A310-222 1 AD A310-304 1 AD A310-324 1 AD ATP 1 AD CL-600-2A12 (CL-601) 1 AD DHC-8-101 1 AD DHC-8-102 1 AD DHC-8-103 1 AD DHC-8-106 1 AD DHC-8-201 1 AD DHC-8-202 1 AD DHC-8-301 1 AD DHC-8-311 1 AD ATR42-200 1 AD ATR42-300 1 AD ATR42-320 1 AD ATR42-500 1 AD DHC-8-101 1 AD DHC-8-102 1 AD DHC-8-103 1 AD DHC-8-106 1 AD DHC-8-201 1 AD DHC-8-202 1 AD 328-100 1 AD F.260 1 AD F.260B 1 AD F.260C 1 AD F.260D 1 AD F.260E 1 AD GTX 33 1 AD GTX 330 1 AD GTX 330D 1 AD GTX 33D 1 AD Brothers & Harland Ltd. 1 AD Brothers Model SD3-60, SD3-60 SHERPA, and SD3-SHERPA Series 1 AD Brothers Model SD3-60, SD3-SHERPA, and SD3-60 SHERPA Series 1 AD SD3 1 AD SD3-30 SD3-60 1 AD SD3-30 SD3-60 SD3 SD3-60 1 AD SD3-30 SD3-60 SD3- SD3-60 1 AD SD3-30 SD3-60 SD3-60 SD3 1 AD SD3-60 SD3 1 AD SD3-60 SD3-60 1 AD SC-7 Skyvan Series 3 1 AD

Recent ADs

2015-16-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Kidde Graviner

Unsafe Condition: A fire extinguisher failed to operate when the activation lever was pressed, potentially leading to failure in the event of a fire.

Effective: Sep 15, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (September 15, 2015).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Kidde Graviner

2015-04-01

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: fatigue cracking which could lead to structural failure of the nose landing gear (NLG)

Effective: Mar 30, 2015 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after March 30, 2015 (the effective date of this AD), accomplish a visual inspecti...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2010-24-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers PLC Model SD3 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure modes associated with an unsafe condition in the Fuel Tank System, as identified in the systems safety analysis, could lead to an unacceptable probability of ignition risk if specific tasks...

Effective: Feb 16, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers PLC Model SD3 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2009-21-10 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinder Assemblies, as Installed on Various Transport Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The rupture of a high-pressure gaseous oxygen cylinder due to insufficient strength characteristics from improper heat treatment, which could cause structural damage, rapid decompression, damage to...

Effective: Feb 4, 2010 Category: appliance Compliance: Effective February 4, 2010

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinder Assemblies, as Installed on Various Transport Airplanes

2008-16-09 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracks in the stabilizer skin at the forward spar cap due to fatigue.

Effective: Sep 16, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Prior to the accumulation of 2,500 flight hours, flight cycles, or landings, whichever occurs fir...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Amdt-39-15992

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: There have been several occurrences of cracked elevator trim tab balance weight attachment brackets, on one occasion, the elevator trim tab mass balance weight bracket separated from the aircraft. ...

Effective: Sep 16, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 2 months after August 3, 2004, for the initial inspection. Further inspections and replace...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2008-16-09 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of the balance weight bracket of the elevator trim tab, which could cause loss of the balance weight, resulting in incorrect trim during takeoff and landing, and reduced controllability of ...

Effective: Sep 15, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 2 months after August 3, 2004, for the initial inspection.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2008-12-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes Equipped with an Auxiliary Fuel Tank System Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA00404AT

Unsafe Condition: Potential ignition sources inside fuel tanks, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Effective: Jul 15, 2008 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes Equipped with an Auxiliary Fuel Tank System Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate SA00404AT

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system

2007-08-09

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

Unsafe Condition: Stress corrosion cracking of SAE-AISI 303 stainless steel material in MS 21260 type cable end fittings, initiated by pitting corrosion, leading to potential failure of control cables and loss of cr...

Effective: May 8, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, SD3-30, and SD3-60 Airplanes

2003-17-05R1

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of critical structure of the aircraft caused by fatigue.

Effective: Mar 23, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes

Amdt-39-14946 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Failure of critical structure of the aircraft caused by fatigue.

Effective: Mar 23, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers & Harland Ltd. Models SC-7 Series 2 and SC-7 Series 3 Airplanes

2006-26-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707-100 Long Body, -100B Long Body, -100B Short Body, -E3F, -300, -300B, and -300C Series Airplanes; Model 727-100 and -200 Series Airplanes; Model 737-200, -200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes; Model 757-200 and 757-200PF Series Airplanes; and Model 767-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Observer or Attendant Seats

Unsafe Condition: Detachment of the shoulder restraint harness of the attendant or observer seat from its mounting bracket during service, which could result in injury to the occupant of the seat.

Effective: Feb 12, 2007 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 707-100 Long Body, -100B Long Body, -100B Short Body, -E3F, -300, -300B, and -300C Series Airplanes; Model 727-100 and -200 Series Airplanes; Model 737-200, - 200C, -300, -400, and -500 Series Airplanes; Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes; Model 757-200 and 757-200PF Series Airplanes; and Model 767- 200 and -300 Series Airplanes; Equipped With Observer or Attendant Seats

2006-12-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Ignition sources inside the fuel tanks, which could lead to fire or explosion.

Effective: Jul 21, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days for AFM revisions, within 180 days for AWL revisions.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Airplanes

2006-03-05

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

Unsafe Condition: A cracked pintle pin fork end, which could lead to stress-corrosion cracking and subsequent failure of the main landing gear (MLG).

Effective: Mar 14, 2006 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3 months after the effective date of this AD for the initial inspection. If sealant is app...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA, SD3-SHERPA, and SD3-60 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

2005-19-18

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Reports of individuals experiencing fire extinguishant blowback when the extinguishant discharges through the fire extinguishing point adapters.

Effective: Oct 26, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 6 months after June 8, 1998, for actions required by AD 98-09-28. Before further flight fo...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Airplanes

2005-18-20

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Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems “FASTprop” Propeller De-icers

Unsafe Condition: Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems 'FASTprop' propeller de-icers becoming loose or debonded, and detaching from propeller blades during operation.

Effective: Oct 14, 2005 Category: propeller Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Goodrich De-icing and Specialty Systems "FASTprop" Propeller De-icers

Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

2005-17-13

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracking found on the rudder horn spar could lead to detachment of the mass balance weight of the rudder, which could jam or restrict the movement of the rudder, resulting in reduced contro...

Effective: Sep 12, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight if any crack is detected in the rudder horn spar.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2005-13-31 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Corrosion in the area of the main spar web fittings of the vertical stabilizer could result in reduced structural integrity of the vertical stabilizer.

Effective: Aug 2, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 4,800 flight hours or 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Airplanes

2005-04-13 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracking of the balance weight brackets of the elevator trim tabs, which do not conform to the approved design standard, could lead to loss of the balance weight, resulting in incorrect trim during...

Effective: Mar 14, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight for initial inspection; subsequent inspections at intervals specified in th...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3-60 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

2005-01-19

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Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

Unsafe Condition: The GTX 33/33D/330/330D Mode S transponders may detect the S1 (suppression) interrogating pulse below the minimum trigger level (MTL) and, in some circumstances, not reply. This could lead to inacc...

Effective: Feb 23, 2005 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (February 23, 2005).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders

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