Airworthiness Directives; Short Brothers Model SD3 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-01-31 · Effective 2002-03-07 · 67 FR 4649
Document
Document number
02-1820
Federal Register citation
67 FR 4649
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Short Brothers Model SD3 Series
Publication date
2002-01-31
Effective date
2002-03-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-229-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection of the installation of the bearing housings of the elevator torque shaft assembly, and corrective action if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the elevator torque shaft, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.